NBA Draft 2020: What best-case scenarios would be for all 30 franchises

NBA Draft 2020: Best-case scenarios for all 30 franchises

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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PORTLAND, OREGON – NOVEMBER 12: James Wiseman #32 of the Memphis Tigers (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Brooklyn Nets – Grab best shooting role players

With superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving set to return healthy next season, the Nets will immediately be in title contention. So whoever they select at No. 19, they shouldn’t expect to have a major impact next season. That could change though if the team opts to trade some of its young stars such as Jarrett Allen, Joe Harris, Spencer Dinwiddie or Caris Levert for someone such as Bradley Beal or Jrue Holiday.

If that happens, Brooklyn should simply land a guard who can shoot and score off the dribble. Saddiq Bey from Villanova would work, as well as Kira Lewis if one of the playmaking guards is dealt. Without knowing how this team looks until they’re together, it’s hard knowing what they truly need. But they can’t really go wrong with this pick as long as they contributor as a role player.

Charlotte Hornets – Hope James Wiseman falls to No. 3

While former Celtic Terry Rozier was the big free-agent pickup last offseason, it was Devonte’ Graham who broke up and led the team with 18.2 ppg. This franchise at least has a pair of building blocks on the perimeter for the future. The issue lies in the frontcourt, which simply is one of the worst in the league. PJ Washington had a solid rookie campaign but both Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo should be backups at this point.

There’s a potential star big man for the Hornets to take in James Wiseman, a 7’0 big man who plays like a modern-day center. He’s the kind of offensive force that the franchise hasn’t seen since Al Jefferson. This will only happen though if Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are taking first, so Charlotte will be in wait and see mode. Otherwise, they may have to reach to select Onyeka Okongwu from USC.

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