2023 NBA Mock Draft: Vol. 2
2nd 2023 NBA Mock Draft.
1. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama- Metropolitans 92/France
2. Charlotte Hornets: Scoot Henderson- G League Ignite
3. Portland Trail Blazers: Brandon Miller- Alabama
4. Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson- Overtime Elite
5. Detroit Pistons: Cam Whitmore- Villanova
6. Orlando Magic: Ausar Thompson- Overtime Elite
7. Indiana Pacers: Jarace Walker- Houston
8. Washington Wizards: Anthony Black- Arkansas
9. Utah Jazz: Taylor Hendricks- UCF
10. Dallas Mavericks: Dereck Lively- Duke
11. Orlando Magic: Gradey Dick- Kansas
12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kobe Bufkin- Michigan
13. Toronto Raptors: Nick Smith Jr- Arkansas
14. New Orleans Pelicans: Jalen Hood-Schifino- Indiana
Notes: My top 5 remain the same with a new #6 pick in Ausar Thompson. Thompson withdrew from his workout with the #7 selection Indiana Pacers, as many think he has a top 6 guarantee (via Indy Star/hat tip to Arthur Hill of Hoops Rumors). Jarace Walker & Anthony Black stay at 7 and 8, but I had to move down Taylor Hendricks to 9 while Dereck Lively, Gradey Dick, and Kobe Bufkin moved up to 10, 11, and 12. Lastly, it’s been hard to get a read on who Toronto & New Orleans will select at 13 and 14, so my best guesses right now are Nick Smith Jr. and Jalen Hood-Schifino.
Quick notes: I took Bilal Coulibaly out of my lottery because the Jazz also have the 16th pick, and despite his buzz, I don’t know if anyone takes him before 16 unless Utah does at 9. Jordan Hawkins falls out of the lottery as well, but I’m confident he’ll still go in the top 20.
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