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NBA Mock Draft Pick #19 -- Jarrett Allen, Center, Texas
SBNation’s Atlanta Hawks blog Peachtree Hoops explains their pick:
Dwight Howard is the only rotation-worthy big man currently under contract for the Atlanta Hawks. Needless to say, it is something of a priority to invest up front and do so with a forward-thinking look. With the addition of Allen, the Hawks have a potential building block on the interior with a defense-first focus and he brings a great deal of raw talent to the table. Beyond that, "Hawks University" has a new pupil for offensive development and Allen's ceiling is immense.
Ridiculous Upside Analysis
This is a solid “medium-risk, high-reward” selection by the crew at Peach Tree Hoops as Allen has....ridiculous upside. Standing at 6’11 with a 7’6 wingspan, Allen has the kind of frame that would make Jay Bilas salivate. In addition to that, he flashes quick footwork on the defensive end which allowed him to average 1.5 blocks per game as a freshman. On the other end of the court, Allen is a force on the offensive glass (averaged 3.0 offensive boards per game) while also showing some touch as an outside shooter. However, Allen is still an incredibly raw prospect that may need to spend time with the Erie Bayhawks, Atlanta’s G-League affiliate.
1. Boston Celtics - MARKELLE FULTZ, WASHINGTON
2. Los Angeles Lakers - LONZO BALL, UCLA
3. Philadelphia 76ers - JOSH JACKSON, KANSAS
4. Phoenix Suns - JONATHAN ISAAC, FLORIDA STATE
5. Sacramento Kings - DE’AARON FOX, KENTUCKY
6. Orlando Magic - JAYSON TATUM, DUKE
7. Minnesota Timberwolves - MALIK MONK, KENTUCKY
8. New York Knicks - FRANK NTILIKINA, FRANCE
9. Dallas Mavericks - DENNIS SMITH, NC STATE
10. Sacramento Kings - LAURI MARKKANEN, ARIZONA
11. Charlotte Hornets - DONOVAN MITCHELL, LOUISVILLE
12. Detroit Pistons - ZACH COLLINS, GONZAGA
13. Denver Nuggets - OG ANUNOBY, INDIANA
14. Miami Heat - TJ LEAF, UCLA
15. Portland Trail Blazers - LUKE KENNARD, DUKE
16. Chicago Bulls - DJ WILSON, MICHIGAN
17. Milwaukee Bucks - HARRY GILES, DUKE
18. Indiana Pacers - JUSTIN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
19. Atlanta Hawks - JARRETT ALLEN, TEXAS
20. Portland Trail Blazers -
21. Oklahoma City Thunder -
22. Brooklyn Nets -
23. Toronto Raptors -
24. Utah Jazz -
25. Orlando Magic -
26. Portland Trail Blazers -
27. Brooklyn Nets -
28. Los Angeles Lakers -
29. San Antonio Spurs -
30. Utah Jazz -
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