2020 NBA Mock Draft: Uncertainty in an Uncertain Year

Published by Daniel Lewis on November 20, 2020
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The first-ever NBA Draft in November is rapidly approaching.  Just as 2020 as been filled with uncertainty, there remains marked uncertainty regarding the order of player selections.  In addition, many players are difficult to evaluate due to playing overseas, such as LaMelo Ball and Killian Hayes, while others such as James Wiseman played very few games in NCAA.

Below are pick-by-pick predictions of the lottery picks of the 2020 NBA Draft:

1. Minnesota Timberwolves: SG Anthony Edwards, Georgia

2. Golden State Warriors: C James Wiseman, Memphis

3. Charlotte Hornets: PG LaMelo Ball

4. Chicago Bulls: PF Patrick Williams, Florida State

5. Cleveland Cavaliers: PF/C Obi Toppin, Dayton

6. Atlanta Hawks: PG/SG Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State

7. Detroit Pistons: C Onyeka Okungwu, USC
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8. New York Knicks: PG Killian Hayes, Ratiopharm Ulm

9. Washington Wizards: SF Isaac Okoro, Auburn

10. Phoenix Suns: SF Devin Vassell, Florida State

11. San Antonio Spurs: SF/PF Saddiq Bey, Villanova

12. Sacramento Kings: SF Aaaron Nesmith, Vanderbilt

13. New Orleans Hornets: Kira Lewis, Jr.

14. Boston Celtics (from Memphis Grizzlies): PF/C Precious Achiuwa, Memphis