2019 NBA Mock Draft: Final Edition

Here is my final edition of my 2019 NBA Mock Draft.

1. New Orleans Pelicans- Zion Williamson, Power Forward/Center, Duke: The Pelicans are massive winners here for landing the best prospect since LeBron James. Anthony Davis is now in Los Angeles and the Pelicans can now start fresh with Williamson on board and all the other assets they received from the Lakers.

2. Memphis Grizzlies- Ja Morant, Point Guard, Murray State: The Grizzlies are big winners here as they jump to two. Morant is someone that people are down on due to weaker competition, but he really showed that he can be the real deal. Assuming he is the selection, he'd be the perfect replacement for Mike Conley, who they can trade this offseason for more assets to build around.

3. New York Knicks- RJ Barrett, Shooting Guard/Small Forward, Duke: Barrett was the preseason top prospect before Zion broke onto the scenes and wowed everyone. He was overshadowed due to Zion's presence on the team, but he had his moments. There are hot rumors about the Pelicans jumping up to the second spot to pick Barrett ahead of the Knicks, but I don't see it.

4. New Orleans Pelicans (from Los Angeles Lakers)- De'Andre Hunter, Small Forward/Power Forward, Virginia: This pick is being heavily shopped to the point I think it is moved. Hunter is somebody that was excellent in Virginia's run to the title last season and his stock rose in light of it. I like Hunter and I believe he could surprise some folks as a rookie because of his fine two-way play.

5. Cleveland Cavaliers- Darius Garland, Point Guard, Vanderbilt: This would be an interesting selection in terms of the fact the Cavaliers really don't need a point guard. Garland is someone that barely played last season due to the fact he suffered a knee injury. A backcourt with him and Collin Sexton would be interesting.

6. Phoenix Suns- Jarrett Culver, Shooting Guard, Texas Tech: The Suns were one of the lottery losers as they drop from three to six. Culver is somebody that had a sensational sophomore season to become a projected top lottery pick. The Suns really need a point guard, but maybe they experiment Devin Booker and Culver as a prolific shooting backcourt.

7. Chicago Bulls- Coby White, Point Guard/Shooting Guard: North Carolina: The Bulls drop from four to seven which isn't ideal for them. This would be an interesting selection considering they already have Kris Dunn on their roster. White is someone who was great in his lone collegiate season and that's what got him to this position. He and Zach LaVine would be an interesting backcourt pairing.

8. Atlanta Hawks- Cam Reddish, Small Forward, Duke: Reddish, like RJ Barrett, is someone that was overshadowed on the Blue Devils squad because of Zion's presence. Reddish did not shoot the ball well at times throughout the season and he needs to develop that consistent shot in the pro's. If he does that, than the Hawks got themselves another building block to go with the rest of their young core.

9. Washington Wizards- Sekou Doumbouya, Small Forward/Shooting Guard, France: Doumbouya is somebody that showed a good jump shot and qualify defensive play too. The defensive side needs to be more proven once he is in the league full time. He's someone that will probably be a bench player for the Wizards that could see G-league time if he needs more development time.

10. Atlanta Hawks (from Dallas Mavericks)- Jaxson Hayes, Center, Texas: Hayes is someone who developed later on in his high school days and carried it over to college. He shot from a high percentage this past season and showed an ability to protect the rim. He would be an interesting fit next to John Collins in their front court.

11. Minnesota Timberwolves- Rui Hachimua, Small Forward, Gonzaga: Hachimura is someone that is super talented and really took his game a notch this past season. The buzz at the combine was that there is very little chance Hachimura slips out of the lottery, with Minnesota generally thought to be a soft landing spot for him.

12. Charlotte Hornets- Nassir Little, Small Forward, North Carolina: Little is somebody who had an uneven season with North Carolina to the point Coby White became the best freshman on the team. He showed flashes of good shooting and always has been a great athlete. He has lottery talent and if he lives up to capability, the Hornets got themselves a player.

13. Miami Heat- PJ Washington, Power Forward, Kentucky: The Heat have options, but the hot rumor right now is that they really like the talented big man. Washington is someone that has the talent of a lottery pick with his ability to stretch the floor.

14. Boston Celtics (from Sacramento Kings via Philadelphia 76ers)- Tyler Herro, Shooting Guard, Kentucky: Herro is somebody that is a very fast riser of late. He's someone that can flat out shoot the ball and the Celtics are a team that could use outside perimeter shooting. If they take Herro, it would not shock me if he ends up being a big contributor immediately.

15. Detroit Pistons- Goga Bitadze, Center, Serbia: There is a lot of buzz linking the international big and the Pistons. Bitadze, although there is skepticism because he played overseas, is a creative big man who is terrific in the midrange, crafty with the ball in his hands, and a strong force in the post.

16. Orlando Magic- Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Shooting Guard, Virginia Tech: Alexander-Walker had a great sophomore season for improve his draft stock. What makes him a hot commodity is that he can guard multiple positions and play on and off the ball. The Magic are a team that needs wing depth and Alexander-Walker can provide that.

17. Atlanta Hawks (from Brooklyn Nets)- Brandon Clarke, Power Forward, Gonzaga: The second Gonzaga player comes off the board with Clarke, who would fill a long term need position for the Timberwolves. He provides energy and great two way play and he is someone analytic nerds will love with his high PER this past college season.

18. Indiana Pacers- Kevin Porter Jr, Shooting Guard, USC: Porter is somebody that's a lottery talent that could very well drop into the twenties due to the injuries and suspension he had in college. If Porter lived up to the expectations he was given before college, the Pacers could be getting themselves a steal.

19. San Antonio Spurs- Nicolas Claxton, Power Forward/Center, Georgia: Claxton is one of the fastest risers as we sit here on draft day. He has great size and mobility and his versatility will be why he's picked possibly higher than this.

20. Boston Celtics (from Los Angeles Clippers)- Romeo Langford, Shooting Guard, Indiana: Langford is someone that dealt with a torn labrum this past season which probably held him back in college. He didn't shoot the ball well last season, but if that improves the Celtics or whomever found themselves a player.

21. Oklahoma City Thunder- Cameron Johnson, Small Forward, North Carolina: Johnson is someone that was a very steady player in college for the Tar Heels. He's someone that can defend pretty well and shoot the 3-ball well. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes higher than this or he goes in the second round.

22. Boston Celtics- Bol Bol, Center, Oregon: The Celtics take someone that is perhaps the biggest high ceiling/low floor prospect in the draft in Bol. He is somebody with lottery talents that has shown good rim protection and a solid three point shot for a seven-footer.

23. Memphis Grizzlies (from Utah Jazz)- Keldon Johnson, Shooting Guard/Small Forward, Kentucky: The Grizzlies are a team that can use some youth on the wing. Johnson is somebody that can come in and develop with a team that is notoriously known for developing well. He can shoot the three-ball well, but he needs to develop more defensively.

24. Philadelphia 76ers- Eric Paschall, Power Forward, Villanova: The Sixers settle on their city's talented big man in Paschall. His game is rugged and unflashy, and there’s some skepticism about his shooting translating to the NBA line, but he could be a good fit here.

25. Portland Trail Blazers- KZ Okpala, Small Forward, Stanford: Okpala is somebody who's stock is rising at the moment due to his length and wingspan. The Blazers could use some depth on the wing and Okpala could be a bench guy for them and provide valuable minutes.

26. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Houston Rockets)- Bruno Fernando, Center, Maryland: Fernando is somebody that has tantalizing upside that averaged a double-double this past season. He has an NBA ready body and could be a possible contributor for the Cavaliers.

27. Brooklyn Nets (from Denver Nuggets)- Mfiondu Kabengele, Power Forward/Center, Florida State: Kabengele is somebody who's stock has risen of late. The Nets are team that has a need for a versatile big and Kabengele is somebody that provides versatility and defends very well.

28. Golden State Warriors- Matisse Thybulle, Small Forward, Washington: Thybulle is somebody who was curiously left off the NBA combine list, but has the talent to be a first round pick. He's somebody that showed fine two-way play with solid three-point shooting and great defensive instincts.

29. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto Raptors)- Luka Samanic, Power Forward, Olimpija: Samanic had a great showing at the combine and likely played his way into first-round territory, showcasing his offensive versatility and an improved physique that bodes well for the growth of his game. He’s ideal as a stretch-four with his skill level and size, and didn’t look bad moving his feet defensively, either.

30. Detroit Pistons (from Milwaukee Bucks)- Dylan Windler, Shooting Guard/Small Forward, Belmont: Windler is somebody that is very underrated coming into the draft. He's someone that can flat out score, shoot it from three, and space the floor well.