2019 NBA Mock Draft

          Just like last season Beef's Beef did a mock draft with a couple of friends. This is our version of a mock draft without trades for picks etc. BJ would've been more involved but is pretty busy this time of the year with work. Tony started out strong but couldn't finish it out with John and Beef. Let us know what you think and where you think we messed up!

Pick:	Team:	Pick By:	Comment:
1	New Orleans- Zion Williamson 6'6 280 PF (Duke)	Beef	New Orleans with the no brainer pick with Zion. Most likely the most talked about prospect since Lebron. NBA ready body but kind of a tweener when it comes to height. High motor, with unmatched athleticism, that with a more consistent outside shot could become the next NBA superstar.
2	Memphis- Ja Morant 6'3 175 PG (Murray St)	John	Grizzlies get a high upside player who can replace an again injury prone Mike Conley. Must improve his inconsistent jumper.
3	New York- RJ Barrett 6'7 210 SG/SF (Duke)	Tony	A SG/SF who can score at the rim. Questionable shot selection and inconsistent outside shot. Measure well with a 6'9 wingspan.
4	New Orleans- Cam Reddish 6'8 210 SG/SF (Duke)	Beef	Pick will most likely be traded. But adds a needed shooter to a young lineup. Consistency was a question mark at Duke. Reddish's game seems to be a game better suited for the next level.
5	Cleveland- Jarret Culver 6'6 195 SG (Texas Tech)	BJ	Pick could possibly be Garland here but with the resurgence of Sexton at the end of the season the Cavs will trust their young PG to keep improving. Culver brings a tough minded mentality on both end of the floor to a team that needs it but does need to be a more consistent outside shooter.
6	Phoenix- Coby White 6'5 190 PG (North Carolina)	John	Suns have long coveted a PG who can pair with Booker. This pick could possibly be traded for a more proven PG, but you have to love the upside of White.
7	Chicago- DeAndre Hunter 6'7 225 SF/PF (Virginia)	Beef	Great pick for the Bulls. A consistent wing that won't lose you games. Already understands defensive principles but needs to be a more consistent scorer but with his size can play the 3 or the 4.
8	Atlanta- Nasir Little 6'6 225 SF ( North Carolina)	Tony	Highly talented player coming out of high school. Only shot 26% from 3 in college but has shown he can hit the shot in team workouts. Would be a nice athletic compliment on the wing to Trae Young
9	Washington- Sekou Doumbouya 6'9 230 SF/PF (France)	John	Very Young at just over 18 years of age. Will take time to meet potential but with the Wizards likely going into rebuild mode, they have the time.
10	Atlanta- Jaxson Hayes 6'11 220 PF/C (Texas)	Tony	A long athletic rim protector at 6'11 with a wingspan of 7'4. Has a lot of upside but needs to add muscle and isn't a good passer.
11	Minnesota- Rai Hachimura 6'8 235 SF/PF (Gonzaga)	John	Rumors have circulated that Hachimura has a promise from the Wolves if he is available at their pick. They love Doumbouya and Little as well, and ultimate goal would be to move up and take White. Athletic all around player who should help a weak defense immediately.
12	Charlotte- Tyler Herro 6'6 195 SG (Kentucky)	Beef	A knock down shooter that will feed off of Kemba's game who indicated he will most likely be back. Needs to improve ball handling, quickness, and passing, but when he gets hot from the outside watch out.
13	Miami- Darius Garland 6”2 175 PG ( Vanderbilt)	John	Hard to believe he will actually fall this far, as teams would likely move up to get him. Heat get a high upside PG, but also a lot of question marks since he played in only a handful of games on the college level. Could be the steal of the draft
14	Boston- Mfiondu Kabengele 6'10 255 PF/C (FSU)	Beef	Led FSU in scoring while also being the 6th man. Had a great NCAA tournament and measures well with a 7'3 wingspan. Is also the nephew of NBA great Dikembe Mutombo.
15	Detroit- Romeo Langford 6'6 210 SG (Indiana)	John	Pistons need a scoring wing or PG in a bad way. With no PG's worthy of this pick, Langford fills the scoring guard need.
16	Orlando- Keldon Johnson 6'6 215 SG (Kentucky)	Beef	An athletic guard with a high motor who can shoot the 3 but is reluctant to shoot it. Needs to improve his FT shooting, and decision making at the rim.
17	Atlanta- Brandon Clarke 6'8 215 PF/C (Gonzaga)	John	This pick could be traded or paired with an earlier pick to move up, as taking 3 rookies into next season isn't likely. If they keep it, Clarke is a seasoned player out of college who could get minutes off the bench behind Collins. His measurables really hurt his stock as he was projected lottery most of the season.
18	Indiana- Nickiel Alexander- Walker 6'5 205 SG (Virginia Tech)	Beef	A long but slender wing that is a sniper from the outside with a quick release. Can be a great asset to the Pacers who seek another wing scorer with the uncertainty of Oladipo aft his injury.
19	San Antonio- Goga Bitadze 6'11 250 C (Rep. Of Georgia)	John	Spurs have two aging players in the front court. Goga can stretch the floor like Aldridge, and could likely take some time and learn from the veteran.
20	Boston- PJ Washington 6'8 230 PF (Kentucky)	Beef	A great outside shooting big man who showed in his sophomore season the ability to score from inside and out. A little undersized and lacks elite level athleticism but makes it up with IQ leadership.
21	Oklahoma City- Kevin Porter 6'5 215 SG/SF (USC)	John	Porter has had off the court issues that have severly damaged his stock. As far as on the court, he's lottery worthy. Steal of the draft potential as the Thunder could finally fill a void at SG that was left after Harden was shipped out.
22	Boston- Bol Bol 7'2 210 C (Oregon)	Beef	A very good outside shooting big man who can move well in transition. Could be a great pick but has huge question marks because of injuries. Played in just 9 games at Oregon.
23	Utah- Ty Jerome 6'5 195 PG (Virginia)	Beef	A good pickup to back up Rubio with good size and a good outside shot, lacks athleticism and quickness.
24	Philadelphia- Cameron Johnson 6'8 205 SF (UNC)	John	With both Butler and Harris being free agents, the 76ers have a need on the wing. A shooter is likely preferred as well with Simmons completely ignoring the jump shot, in steps Johnson who can shoot with the best of them in the draft.
25	Portland- KZ Okpala 6'8 210 SG/SF (Stanford)	John	At 6'10 he can play multiple positions and stretch the floor with his jumpshot.
26	Cleveland- Nicolas Claxton 6'11 215 PF (Georgia)	Beef	A long athletic PF with a lot of upside. Can handle the ball and pass but is thin and needs to improve his offensive game and strength.
27	Brooklyn- Chuma Okeke 6'8 235 SF/PF (Auburn)	Beef	A great 3 and D player who could be a draft and stash because of his ACL tear in the Sweet 16.
28	Golden State- Dylan Windler 6'7 195 SG/SF (Belmont)	John	The Warriors will play most, if not all, of next season without Durant and Thompson. Windler can slide into that wing position and immediately replace some of the shooting that Thompson brought.
29	San Antonio- Matisse Thybulle 6'6 200 SG/SF (Washington)	John	After taking a big to be the replacement to Aldridge, the Spurs address a need on the wing. Derozan could be gone after this year and Thybulle brings a strong defensive game that the Spurs have been known for.
30	Milwaukee- Carsen Edwards 6'0 200 PG (Purdue)	Beef	A SG trapped in a PG body. Not a great passer but can score with anyone in the draft. Would be a great pick up to bring energy off the bench to a team that could use another scorer.