2023 NBA Mock Draft: Can the Toronto Raptors draft a star?
By Mike Luciano
PG/SF. Arkansas. 10. Pick Analysis. Anthony Black. player. 66. Scouting Report
While Black might not look like the most traditional point guard on the market, the Suns could catch the positionless fever and bring him in as the eventual successor to Chris Paul. A rock-solid defender, Black’s floor is high, and he fits well in many schemes.
player. Pick Analysis. C. Duke. Kyle Filipowski. 11. 34. Scouting Report
The Jusuf Nurkic era is likely nearing its end, and Filipowski can provide a high-floor answer at the center position. A quality rebounder with a soft touch in the paint, Filipowski could evolve into another quality running mate for Damian Lillard.
PF. Cam Whitmore. 12. player. Villanova. 41. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
While Whitmore isn’t a Draymond Green clone, the Warriors may need to start looking for power forward replacements if Jonathan Kuminga doesn’t step up. Whitmore will likely earn a starting role right away in Golden State’s attack.
NBA Mock Draft: GG Jackson is rising fast.
149. Scouting Report. South Carolina. GG Jackson. 13. player. Pick Analysis. PF
Still just 18 years old, Jackson would be the traditional power forward that Oklahoma City needs due to his soft touch around the basket and mouthwatering physical tools. He and Chet Holmgren will hold down starting sports with the Thunder for a decade.
Brice Sensabaugh. 14. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. SF. player. 100. Ohio State
The 6-6, 235-pound Sensabaugh has been lighting the rest of the Big Ten on fire this season, making him a player that will undoubtedly be a first-round pick if he declares. The Raptors could use him, but so could a Pacers team that is on the rise.