NBA Mock Draft: Sacramento Kings Select Timothe Luwawu From France

NBA Mock Draft Pick #11 -- Timothe Luwawu, SF, France

SBNation's Kings blog, Sactown Royalty, explains their pick:

Frankly, I'm thrilled with the results of this draft. While I held out some hope that one of Buddy Hield/Kris Dunn/Jamal Murray might fall to the 8th spot, I was more than ready to trade the pick down a little bit in order to get something of value and still get a player I was targeting which in this case was between Denzel Valentine and Luwawu.

When the Wolves took Valentine I was a little surprised and miffed because now there was a serious chance I might miss out on Luwawu. Fortunately he remained available. Luwawu provides athleticism and potential at Sacramento's weakest position (SG) and should also one day become a nice 3 and D player. Under Dave Joerger's tutelage, I have high hopes on at least the defensive side of the floor.

Ridiculous Upside Analysis: After trading down in the three-team deal with Orlando and Phoenix, the kings were still able to get a player that fits their needs. Timothe Luwawu might end up as one of the best players in this year's draft due to his solid frame (stands 6'7 with a 6'11 wingspan) and offensive versatility. With Mega Leks, Luwawu displayed himself as a fantastic cutter and solid perimeter shooter (37% from beyond the arc). Alongside that, his frame could allow him to be able to defend multiple positions in the NBA.

1) Philadelphia 76ers: BEN SIMMONS

2) Los Angeles Lakers: BRANDON INGRAM

3) Phoenix Suns (From Boston): DRAGAN BENDER

4) Utah Jazz (From Phoenix): JAMAL MURRAY

5) Denver Nuggets (from Minnesota) : BUDDY HIELD

6) New Orleans Pelicans: KRIS DUNN

7) Minnesota Timberwolves (from Denver): DENZEL VALENTINE

8) Sacramento Kings: JAYLEN BROWN

9) Toronto Raptors: MARQUESE CHRISS

10) Milwaukee Bucks: DEYONTA DAVIS

11) Sacramento Kings (From Orlando): TIMOTHE LUWAWU

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