2021 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: What if the Toronto Raptors make the playoffs?

New Orleans has their superstar in Zion Williamson and one of the best secondary scorers in the league, but they need to get the backcourt some added help on both ends. If David Griffin and the Pelicans are eyeing a quick fix and safe bet at the shooting guard spot, Moody makes too much sense after his freshman season.

While he is all skin and bones at this point, Moody’s pure shooting, feisty defense, and quality passing should all be bonuses for a Pelicans team that has seen their defense go down in the dumps after a strong start. Rather than scrounging the G League for wing players, New Orleans plugs their hole with a premium player in Moody.

Indiana has their frontcourt completely set for the next few years, as Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis will be holding things down while Goga Bitadze comes in to relieve them off of the bench. While Caris LeVert and Malcolm Brogdon make up quite the interesting backcourt, a player like Kispert could help the Pacers out on the wing.

Indiana is coached by Nate Bjorkgren, meaning they will play fast, shoot a ton of 3-pointers, and pass the ball. Kispert can do all three of those things, especially shooting, while playing solid defense. Due to concerns about his ceiling given his athletic ability, the Pacers could add one of the steals of the draft in Kispert.

Sengun is starting to separate from the rest of the international pack, as he is one of the few overseas prospects in the 2021 class who should be able to come over to the states and make an impact as soon as he touches down. With LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Devonte’ Graham set as the backcourt in Charlotte, Sengun could see time early with the Hornets.

Sengun isn’t a great post defender, and he could struggle to grab rebounds consistently as he arrives in the NBA, but he should be an immediate factor in the post considering his smooth touch and solid finishing ability. Ball’s pick-and-rolls will be even more lethal with someone of Sengun’s offensive potential on the other end of his passes.

The Warriors are still in need of some extra height, as a season full of wild highs and sobering lows from James Wiseman crystallized that notion for a Golden State fanbase wondering what happened to their invincible squad. The path back to success begins with raw talent, and Jones fits the bill.

The sixth-leading scorer on his college team and a late-comer to basketball, Jones will not be for everyone. However, with his 6-11 frame and ability to run the floor and make plays, Jones could become a high-level starter before his rookie contract expires. With Draymond Green in decline, Jones and Wiseman look like the future in the paint for the Warriors.

The Spurs are turning the page on their glory era of yesteryear, and that means getting younger quickly. They quickly have a nice backcourt forming thanks to the likes of Dejounte Murray and Devin Vassell, so why not as a player with Wagner’s offensive gifts at this spot? A smooth shooter with versatility, Wagner was born to play for the Spurs.

He is limited athletically, but he was instrumental to Michigan’s run in the postseason and success in the regular season, and a strong March has elevated his draft stock. Wagner and Keldon Johnson both profile as high-level scorers in the NBA, and they could keep San Antonio respectable if DeMar DeRozan bolts in the offseason.