With the 6th pick, the Orlando Magic select Trae Young
One of the biggest risks in the draft. Trae Young has been dubbed for most of the college season as the next Stephen Curry. He led the nation in points and assists.The comparison did put tremendous pressure on the Oklahoma freshman but he did have a similar style of play to Steph Curry and was able to knock down shots from way beyond the arc.
He does pose a risk as he did suffer a significant drop off towards the end of the season and his size will make him a liability on the defensive end of the floor standing only 6'1 with a 6'3 wingspan. Orlando is in dire need of not only a point guard but a superstar name and Trae Young checks both of those boxes and could be a nice core piece if he plays as he did at the beginning of the year.
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With the 5th pick, the Dallas Mavericks select Jaren Jackson Jr., Big
Possibly the best two-way player in the draft class. Jaren won't be a big name for rookie of the year consideration, but his impact on both sides of the floor will be noticeable. He is able to spread the floor and knock down the 3 point shot. He averaged nearly 3 blocks a game for Michigan State but had trouble rebounding the ball against college-level athletes, which might mean an even harder time doing so at the professional level.
He needs to get stronger at the next level to develop his rebounding and a stronger post game. Overall, he will be a safe pick and will be a nice piece to add alongside Denis Smith Jr. for the Mavs future.
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