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Miami Heat: Mock drafting the first round of the 2019 NBA draft

By Duncan Smith

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: NBA Draft Prospects, Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish and Jarrett Culver attend the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on May 14, 2019 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: NBA Draft Prospects, Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish and Jarrett Culver attend the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on May 14, 2019 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 22: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Washington Huskies celebrates with Jaylen Nowell #5 as they take on the Utah State Aggies during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. The Washington Huskies won 78-61. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 22: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Washington Huskies celebrates with Jaylen Nowell #5 as they take on the Utah State Aggies during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. The Washington Huskies won 78-61. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Picks 25-21

Cameron Johnson. 25. player. 34. Cameron Johnson is a bit of an oddity, as many forwards are coming out of college these days. While most are on the wrong side of this example, Johnson is on the right side. At around 6 foot 9, Johnson has the ball skills to man the small forward position, but with his shooting touch, mature body and size, he could slot right in to make for an intriguing option as a <em>stretch 4</em> in today’s NBA.. Guard. Trail Blazers

76ers. Ty Jerome. 24. player. 93. As it relates to the 76’ers, Ty Jerome is the <em>Super Saiyan</em> version of T.J. McConnell. He is about 5 or 6 inches taller, he shoots a bit better, but he also shouldn’t have any problem dropping down to the 2-guard or even the 3-man in spurts. He has proven that he will work hard to accommodate for his lack of natural explosiveness and could be a perfect fit as a combo guard next to Ben Simmons.. Guard

23. player. 118. P.J. Washington is a classic forward, in a new school forwards body. He rebounds well, scores really well on the inside, defends his position pretty good, and has shown that he will do the dirty work. He is a bit undersized and will need to continue to improve as a jump shooter, but he does have all the tools to be an at minimum a decent NBA pro.. Forward. Jazz. P.J. Washington

Guard. Celtics. Tyler Herro. 22. player. 18. The Celtics struggled at times this past season to sink the outside shot and Herro could come right in and help that cause. He is not great at anything else though and could struggle at time to create his own offense if asked to do so. His jump shooting ability is definitely NBA ready though and that definitely extends out to 3-point range.

The 6’5″ Thybulle could prove to be a solid 3-and-D guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was a four-year starter for Washington who shot 35.8 percent from 3-point range, and he had a spectacular steal rate of 6.7 percent to go with 3.5 steals per game in his senior season.. Guard. Thunder. Matisse Thybulle. 21. player. 149

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