NBA Draft 2020: Final mock draft and predictions for all 60 picks
The 6’10 center put up tremendous numbers last season at Minnesota, going for 20 ppg, 11 rpg, and 2.5 blocks a night as well. Oturu has great size and measurables that translates to the next level but will have to improve on his offensive skills that’s more than overpowering Big Ten opponents.
"Sacramento needs a real defensive presence inside, and Oturu provides that. – Karl Heiser"
Sacramento will have Marvin Bagley back and healthy but lacks depth in the frontcourt. Richaun Holmes, Alex Len, and Harry Giles provide next to no defense… as well as Bagley as well. This would be a win-win, as Oturu would have a great chance to make the Kings roster and carve out a future role in their rotation.
With Steph Curry and Klay Thompson back, the Warriors can use their second-round picks to add depth off the bench. Back-up point guard Damion Lee has actually been a bright spot for the franchise while everyone has been injured but he’ll be set for a pay-day soon enough and likely move on.
"From an outside perspective, it seems as if the Warriors have recently been longing for the days when they had Shaun Livingston at their backup point guard slot. Tre Jones might not exactly be of that archetype, but he would still certainly be of value to Golden State this late in the draft. – Cody Larson"
Jones would be a nice selection that Golden State can stash in the G League and continue developing on offense, before eventually being part of their rotation down the road. He’s a great defender and facilitator already but could use some more work before being part of an NBA rotation.
Hinton had an impressive sophomore campaign for the Houston Cougars, going for 10.6 ppg and a team-leading 8.7 rpg. That number is even more eye-popping considering that he’s a 6’5 guard. His great athletism and ability to shoot the ball makes Hinton an intriguing second-round option with a high ceiling.
"Hinton does not have eye-popping numbers and he most likely will never win a dunk contest but what he does have is the ability to contribute to a team in every facet of the game. – Joe Casey"
Atlanta doesn’t have scoring issues, so finding players who can contribute elsewhere is a must, while still fitting in the system. Hinton can play and defend at the wing and be a good rebounder and individual defender, while also being a good catch-and-shoot candidate.
At 6’7, N’Doye is an interesting prospect from France that has both the measurables and intangibles to be an NBA player. He can shoot the ball fairly well and is a decent defender. The question will be whether teams will want to invest in a second-round draft pick that’s already 22 years old.
"A 6’7 guard who shot 42.9% from 3 and ranked in the 82nd percentile in pick-and-roll scoring (0.956 PPP) for Cholet last season, N’Doye offers plenty of length (7’2 wingspan), complementary passing, and spot shooting for teams picking in the latter half of the second round. – Trevor Marks"
The 76ers could be one of them, mainly because they aren’t taking or keeping all four of their second-round picks. At least one of them will be an overseas “stash” candidate, which would make sense with N’Doye.