Whether it is for the fish-belly team, or the favorite to compete for the championship, the draft is one of the most important ways for the team to strengthen the roster, as the playoffs are about to enter the Finals stage, the 2023 rookie conference has also become the next focus of each team's expectations, for this reason, the US media "NBA Analysis" announced the latest 23 mock draft results, in which there is no suspense, the Rockets selected Thompson, and the Lakers bet on the son of the second uncle.
Champion: Venbanyama (Spurs)
There is no doubt that Ventanyama will be selected as the champion by the Spurs, because the Spurs' goal this season is to take the next Banyama, who is also looking forward to playing under Popovich, it is worth mentioning that after successfully obtaining the top signing, the Spurs have arranged a gorgeous coaching group for Venbanyama GDP, the team is unlikely to pick other players, and it is inevitable that the two sides will join forces.
Top Pick: Brandon Miller (Wasp)
Compared to the clear goal of the top pick, the list will be produced between Miller and Henderson, and considering that the Hornets already have a three-goal All-Star, Miller is naturally a better choice than betting on another guard.
Flower Show: Henderson (Blazers)
Due to the difference in talent, Henderson basically locked in the top three positions, if the Hornets pick Miller, the Blazers can only choose Henderson, but the team may not keep him, because the Blazers guard line configuration is enough, unless Lillard chooses to leave, the Blazers are undoubtedly a better choice to send him to the Rockets through a trade, who also intends to package the No. 4 pick and No. 20 pick upwards.
No. 4: Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Whether Harden returns or not, Amen Thompson is a quality No. 4 pick because he has a visible talent that facilitates subsequent trades.
If Harden returns, the Rockets can trade power around Amen Thompson, and if Harden does not return, the team can also send Amen Thompson to the Blazers in exchange for Henderson.
5-10: Cam Whitmore (Pistons), Osal Thompson (Magic), Jaras Walker (Pacers), Anthony Black (Wizards), Grady Dick (Jazz), Taylor Hendrix (Mavericks);
11-15: Kiyant George (Magic), Carson Wallace (Thunder), Nick Smith Jr. (Raptors), Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans), Darrick Whitehead (Hawks).
16-20: GG Jackson (Jazz), Jett Howard (Lakers), Hood Schifino (Heat), Kobe Bryant (Warriors) and Derek Lively (Rockets).
Among them, Jett Howard is the son of Uncle Huo, a shooting guard with excellent basketball IQ and shooting ability, and the template is Mike Dermott, which is very suitable for the Lakers who lack projection ability.
Kobe Bryant Buffkin is a two-way guard with a very similar style of play to Poole, and some media have set its template as an offensive guard such as Brunson and Russell, characterized by flexible feet and efficient offense, if the Warriors are determined to send Poole away this summer, it is naturally reasonable to choose him as a stand-in.
Derek Lively is a physically good center, 2.16 meters tall, with an arm span of more than 2.2 meters, not only can provide stable frame protection, but also good foot movement, can change multiple positions, the offensive end is mainly based on eating pie, is developing projection ability, and hopes to grow into a 3D center similar to Turner's type, in line with the needs of the Rockets.
21-25: Bilal Culiali (Nets), Bryson Saab (Nets), Lajan Rupert (Blazers), Chris Murray (Kings), Noah Crawney (Grizzlies);
26-30: Leonard Miller (Pacers), Maxwell Lewis (Hornets), Colby Jones (Jazz), Pojemsky (Pacers), Emoni Bates (Clippers).