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

After a spectacular showing at the NBA Draft Combine, Melvin Frazier out of Tulane made big moves at the bottom of draft boards, with some draftniks pushing him into the 20s on their boards.

However, the consensus remains that Frazier will be picked somewhere in the 30s, but it is quite doubtful that he will remain on the board when the Hawks select a player with their only second round selection (#34 overall).

Frazier’s skill set projects to be a prototypical 3-and-D wing option who can terrorize opposing player with his length (7-foot-2 wingspan, 8-foot-9 standing reach) and athleticism (max 40.5-inch vertical leap) – both of which should aid him on the offensive end as well, especially with his jump shot, as he should be able to rise up over smaller players and shoot right over the top of them.

A wild athlete who should be able to score with ease on transition opportunities and backdoor cuts to the basket, Frazier’s consistent three-point stroke (38.5 percent shooting from deep) should also provide him with an immediate niche at the next level.

Though he is a bit older than the highest-upside players in this year’s class (hence the lower draft stock), 29 percent of Frazier’s possession came via the spot-up – giving him an immediate utility in the modern NBA in an extremely switchable, highly athletic frame.

An excellent choice for an Atlanta team looking to replenish their talent coffers in one fell swoop.

Other Options: Gary Trent Jr., Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Okogie, Elie Okobo