NBA Draft 2019: Looking at the top 10 picks from the class of 2019

Pick #3 New York Knicks - RJ Barrett (SG/SF, Duke)

RJ Barrett is all set to put the Knicks on the map yet again

With reports suggesting that Darius Garland and Coby White both had private workouts with the Knicks, fans were left sweating about yet another questionable selection from Scott Perry and Co. However, Knicks fans breathed a sigh of relief as their franchise sprung no surprises and drafted the best available player on the draft in the form of RJ Barrett.

Boasting of probably the best transition game in the NCAA last season, Barrett led the ACC in scoring despite having a certain Zion Williamson by his side. While definitely not the most elite shooter from beyond the arc, the Canadian has great offensive awareness given his ability to pick out a pass or snag an offensive board.

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Pick #4 Los Angeles Lakers (to be sent to Hawks) - De'Andre Hunter (SF, Virginia)

De'Andre Hunter will bring much needed defensive flair to Atlanta

The Pelicans acquired the Lakers' first-round pick in the Anthony Davis trade and were reportedly looking to offload the same. When the Atlanta Hawks traded for the fourth overall pick in this year's draft, they had only one player in mind. They drafted that player today, in the form of De'Andre Hunter.

The best defender in the entire draft class, Hunter was the 2019 ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Shooting at a brilliant 44% clip from downtown, Hunter is the typical 3-and-D guy that franchises yearn for in the modern NBA. The Hawks were definitely left scratching their heads defensively last season. Expect the Virginia sophomore to add much value there.