NBA Mock Draft 2019: Zion Williamson to headline draft class, Ja Morant set to transform the Grizzlies, Bol Bol could be Celtics' wildcard

Zion Williamson headlines an exciting 2019 draft class
Zion Williamson headlines an exciting 2019 draft class

Pick #18 Goga Bitadze - Indiana Pacers

Goga Bitadze
Goga Bitadze

Standing at 6-11, Bitadze has rocketed up draft boards over the past year. The Georgian is surprisingly accurate from three-point range, although he will slip to the late-teens due to his inability to defend on the perimeter. With Domantas Sabonis likely to leave the Pacers this summer, Bitadze would be a great replacement.

Pick #19 Mfiondu Kabengele - San Antonio Spurs

Kabengale is a 6-10 power forward who made 37% of his 3-pointers this season. The FSU product will turn 22 later this month, although most scouts believe that he still has room to improve further. The Spurs need depth, and the Canadian should be able to provide it.

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Pick #20 Matisse Thybulle - Boston Celtics

Thybulle connected with just 30.5% of his three attempts as a senior, and there are concerns over his offensive skills. However, his ability to make blocks and steals puts him among the best defensive players in the draft. As with Brandon Clarke, Thybulle feels like a much more finished product than the majority of the draft class, and he should be able to make an instant impact to a championship chasing team.

Pick #21 Cameron Johnson - Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder are crying out for someone that can hit the three, and Cameron Johnson appears to be a perfect fit. The UNC product shot 45.7 percent from 3-point range last season, and he is also a surprisingly good defender. With Alex Abrines gone, Johnson should be able to flourish in a catch and shoot role.

Pick #22 Bol Bol - Boston Celtics

Doubts remain over Bol Bol's long-term health, although he could turn out to be one of the steals of the draft. The 7'2 center shot 52 percent from 3-point range while averaging 2.7 blocks per game, and his all-around game has shown signs of improvement. The Celtics have three first round picks, so they can afford to take a risk by selecting what some have referred to as the 'Unicorn' of the draft.

Pick #23 Ty Jerome - Utah Jazz

The Jazz need to improve their guard depth, and Ty Jerome is the logical solution. The 21-year-old is a career 39.5% 3-point shooter and is comfortable without the ball in his hands. He is also decent on the defensive end and would slot in nicely alongside Donovan Mitchell.

Pick #24 Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers Markelle Fultz experiment didn't work out, and the team is now short on guards. Alexander-Walker can play at both spots in the backcourt, and he especially strong as a spot-up 3-point shooter. Overall, he is a player that should find good minutes in Brett Brown's rotation.

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