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NBA Mock Draft Pick #20 -- John Collins, Power Forward, Wake Forest
SBNation’s Portland Trail Blazers blog Blazers Edge explains this pick::
The Blazers really wanted to pick up a defensive PF/C here but with most of the remaining available big men not ready to contribute, Collins became the choice. He's not known as a good defender, but the athleticism is there so defense could develop. The mechanics on his shot look good and he's a solid free throw shooter, so he may be able to extend out his game. It was unfortunate that the ideal pickup, Jarrett Allen, was off the board just one pick earlier, but the Blazers still end up with a very talented big man.
Ridiculous Upside Analysis
With their second 1st round pick, the crew at Blazers Edge continues their process of drafting the “best player available” by selecting John Collins. Although the team definitely needs a defensive-minded big, Collins is still a decent selection due to his great offensive production. As a sophomore, Collins averaged 19.1 points and 9.8 rebounds (3.8 offensive boards) per game on 62% from the field. While he’ll need to refine his work on the defensive end, Collins should still be a productive player for Portland.
In our latest video breakdown, we take a look at NBA Draft prospect John Collins (@jcollins20_ pic.twitter.com/tJzLBb81U1
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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 - JOHN COLLINS, WAKE FOREST
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