Final Hawks Mock Draft Before the 2018 NBA Draft on June 21

By Chris Guest | Jun 16, 2018

CHICAGO - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospects Tony Brown Jr. , Mohamed Bamba, and Marvin Bagley III are photographed during the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery at the Palmer House Hotel on May 15, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect Marvin Bagley (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Marvin Bagley III. 3. player. 125. . Forward/Center. Duke

As you can see, nothing has changed since our last mock draft to dissuade us from selecting Marvin Bagley III out of Duke with the Hawks’ 3^rd overall pick.

Owner of one of the highest ceilings in this entire draft, Bagley projects to be an offensive dynamo in the NBA. A wild athlete with a relentless motor, Bagley should be able to come in immediately and make an impact for a franchise looking for its next cornerstone.

Though there are questions surrounding his defensive instincts, jump shot and overreliance on his left hand, Bagley’s potential is far too great for the Hawks to pass up.

The fit between Bagley and Second Team All-Rookie member John Collins is not great, but it will almost certainly be must-watch TV – no matter how redundant their respective skill sets are.

Of course, if either Luka Doncic or DeAndre Ayton falls here – which is unlikely – the Hawks should not hesitate to take either of those players. As it is, Bagley will make for a wonderful door prize, and should bring more fans’ eyes and national attention to Atlanta’s moribund basketball franchise.

Other Options: Mohamed Bamba, Jaren Jackson Jr., Trae Young