All U Can Heat
Fansided

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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 7
Next
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 16: Cam Reddish speaks with the media during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 16, 2019 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 16: Cam Reddish speaks with the media during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 16, 2019 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Picks 15-11

Kevin Porter Jr. has had quite the buzz this draft season. He is a natural born scorer with all the game and moves you could ever ask for. He is also said to have character concerns, which will probably keep him from being the top 8 pick his talent dictates he should be. Detroit would be overjoyed if he fell to them though, because his ability to put the ball in the hoop is something they desperately need.. Guard. Pistons. Kevin Porter Jr.. 15. player. 64

player. 18. Okpala improved dramatically between his freshman season and his sophomore season. He’s an excellent ball handler and talented offensively, scoring 16.8 points per game last year on 46.3 percent from the floor and 36.8 percent from the floor. He could stand to build some strength and add mass to his 6’9″, 215 lbs frame as he transitions to the NBA level.. Forward. Celtics. Kezie Okpala. 14

Heat. Cam Reddish. 13. player. 110. The Miami Heat desperately need guys that can hit shots. Pat Riley, meet Cam Reddish. While Reddish struggled in a few offensive areas this past season at Duke, and specifically at shooting consistently from the outside, that was probably more a function of being cemented as the third wheel. He has sort a Paul George thing going for him and if he can be 3/4’s of that, he will be good, although his body and skill set leave the door open for greatness.. Forward

170. Bol Bol is an interesting prospect and that is for many reasons. The classic boom or bust prospect, Bol can do just about anything on the floor from passing, to shooting, to dribbling, to shot blocking. The possible issues with him though is his lack of natural weight and thin frame along with his injury history and future injury potential. While the Charlotte Hornets need help in multiple areas and should be in best player available mode, Hornets head coach James Borrego has expressed that he wants a shot blocking center, and Bol would fill all those boxes.. Center. Hornets. Bol Bol. 12. player

11. player. 86. Jaxson Hayes has tremendous size and length, standing at 6’11” with an impressive 7’4″ wingspan. He’s an excellent defender around the basket, averaging 3.8 blocks per 40 minutes last year in his freshman season with Texas. Hayes was a remarkable finisher around the basket in his collegiate season, hitting 72.8 percent of his shots from the field.. Forward. Timberwolves. Jaxson Hayes

Home/Heat Draft