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NBA Draft 2020: Final mock draft and predictions for all 60 picks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during 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)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during 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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84. . Guard. Sacramento Kings. Tyrese Maxey. 12. player

It was a pretty good freshman season for Maxey at Kentucky, going for 14.4 ppg and 3.2 apg. He’s a tremendous athlete that plays defense hard and is one of those guys who just makes winning plays when needed. He’s a combo guard that doesn’t shoot the ball very well from deep and isn’t the greatest facilitator, so whichever team that takes him will have to allow Maxey to develop slowly.

"The Kentucky standout had an up-and-down season but showed enough flashes to be worthy of a lottery pick. – Brandon Simberg"

Sacramento would be a good option, as Maxey could learn behind another former Kentucky guard in De’Aaron Fox in the backcourt. The Kings lack playmakers who can create their own offense, especially on the second unit. That would be the place where Maxey leaves his stamp as a rookie, as the team looks to find more players who can be productive on both ends of the court.

Aaron Nesmith. 11. player. 29. . Guard/wing. San Antonio Spurs

Nesmith only played in the non-conference last season for Vanderbilt but still averaged a whopping 23.0 ppg on 51% shooting overall, while making a whopping 52% from three-point range. Add that he’s a 6’6 versatile guard/wing, and you can see why he’s in the lottery discussion.

"His smaller sample size may cause him to slip on draft night, but anyone who can snag him around pick 10 is getting potential the steal of the draft. – Josh Whitlow"

San Antonio is a team that could definitely use some scoring production from their draft pick. There’s a strong chance that its three best players (LaMarcus Aldridge, Rudy Gay, and Demar DeRozan) will be gone either this or next offseason, ushering a new crowd of future Spurs to lead the way. He won’t average 23 ppg for them but Nesmith has a high potential on the wing that the coaching staff likely won’t be able to pass up.

66. . Guard/wing. Phoenix Suns. Isaac Okoro. 10. player

On an Auburn team filled with a ton of seniors, the freshman Okoro found a way to stand out, scoring 12.9 ppg and 4.4 rpg last season. The 6’6 small forward is an impressive athlete with great all-around skills, with the slight exception of the 28% three-point shooting. Yet considering that he doesn’t turn 20 years old until January, teams will be betting on his rapid development.

"The toughness which Okoro brings to the table gives the Suns exactly what they need between Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton – Collin Helwig"

Even after making the trade to land Cameron Johnson in the lottery last season, Phoenix still has needs at the wing positions in terms of not only offense but adding a potential defensive stopper. Since there isn’t a center the Suns would take around here, adding a talented wing to at least add competition is the next best thing among their needs.

. Forward. Washington Wizards. Deni Avdija. 9. player. 142

At 6’8, Avdija is one of those “big guards” that NBA scouts love to find. Along with Killian Hayes,  Avdija is considering to be the top international prospect in this draft and has consistently been ranked in the top-10 overall. He’s a great passer and athlete but needs to improve both his shooting off the ball and overall defense if he’s going to have a major impact in the NBA.

"The 6’8 forward would give them a boost with his instinctive cutting, complementary playmaking, and team defense, particularly his abilities as a help-side rim protector. – Trevor Marks"

Washington hopes to strike gold with another international prospect after selecting Rui Hachimura last season. With John Wall set to return along with Bradley Beal, Avdija could help the Wizards offense be much less about isolation and add true ball-movement. And with sharpshooting wing Davis Bertāns set to leave as a free agent, Avdija can slide right in at the power forward position.