Now that the draft order is set, I finally share my mock draft of the full first round. Explanations for each selection will be forthcoming.
1 – Cleveland: Joel Embiid, C
2 – Milwaukee: Jabari Parker, SF/PF
3 – Philadelphia: Andrew Wiggins, SG/SF
4 – Orlando: Dante Exum, PG/SG
5 – Utah: Julius Randle, PF
6 – Boston: Aaron Gordon, PF
7 – LA Lakers: Marcus Smart, PG/SG
8 – Sacramento: Noah Vonleh, PF/C
9 – Charlotte: James Young, SG/SF
10 – Philadelphia: Nik Stauskas, SG
11 – Denver: Dario Saric, PF
12 – Orlando: Doug McDermott, PF
13 – Minnesota: Rodney Hood, SF
14 – Phoenix: Zach LaVine, SG
15 – Atlanta: Gary Harris, SG
16 – Chicago: Tyler Ennis, PG
17 – Boston: Jusuf Nurkic, C
18 – Phoenix: T. J. Warren, SF/PF
19 – Chicago: Adreian Payne, PF
20 – Toronto: P. J. Hairston, SG
21 – Oklahoma City: Jordan Adams, SG
22 – Memphis: Clint Capela, PF/C
23 – Utah: Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C
24 – Charlotte: Cleanthony Early, SF/PF
25 – Houston: Elfrid Payton, PG
26 – Miami: Glenn Robinson, SF
27 – Phoenix: Mitch McGary, C
28 – LA Clippers: K. J. McDaniels, SF
29 – Oklahoma City: Walter Tavares, C
30 – San Antonio: Kyle Anderson, SF
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