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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Lottery Picks Only

By Kohl Rast

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: A general view of the NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum during the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: A general view of the NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum during the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – FEBRUARY 17: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Lloyd Noble Center on February 24, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Longhorns defeated the Sooners 77-66. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – FEBRUARY 17: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Lloyd Noble Center on February 24, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Longhorns defeated the Sooners 77-66. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

#6: Orlando Magic

Trae Young, Oklahoma

“I don’t particularly agree with this pick, but the Magic are in need of a point guard and, if Trae Young becomes what people believe he can, then this is a steal of a pick even at #6. Young proved to be a pretty incredible player this year at Oklahoma, leading the entire NCAA in both points and assists. A lot of people want to believe that he needs to shoot at a high volume to be an effective player, but his passing is very good. Whether he pans out or not, this is a good pick by the Magic.”  –Kohl Rast

Michael Porter Jr., Missouri

“The Magic are still rebuilding, and aren’t that much further along than they were four years ago. Aaron Gordon is a free agent, and the team still has no idea what it has yet in Jonathan Isaac. The Magic need to pull the trigger on Michael Porter Jr. and pair him with Jonathan Isaac.

The Magic would then possess two long forwards who can get up and down the court like deer. Porter’s potential is as high as anybody in this draft and would be in the discussion for the first overall pick if it weren’t for his long-term back injury.” –Evan Siegel

Trae Young, Oklahoma

“I don’t think Trae Young is the next Steph Curry. I think he’s the next D.J. Augustine. That’s not a terrible career to have, but do you want to choose a player like that with the number six pick? I think the Magic will, because they make dumb basketball decisions. I’m sorry if you’re a Magic fan. Or an NBA fan hoping the Magic will possibly one day construct another competitive basketball team just because you’d be interested in seeing Orlando in the playoffs again.” –Ben Zajdel

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