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NBA Mock Draft 3.0 — Atlanta Hawks Win Number One Pick

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – FEBRUARY 19: Jordan Nwora #33 of the Louisville Cardinals looks on during a game against the Syracuse Orange at KFC YUM! Center on February 19, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville defeated Syracuse 90-66. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. 18. player. Pick Analysis. SF, Louisville. Boston Celtics. Jordan Nwora. 30

While I think it’s highly unlikely the Celtics hold on to all three of the first-rounders they have now, let’s take stock of who they’ve taken thus far in this mock. First, they took shooting guard Josh Green, and then they selected a big man in Patrick Williams. Here, they take a small forward from Louisville, Jordan Nwora.

Nwora was a lock to be a first-rounder in the 2019 draft, perhaps even a late lottery pick, but decided to return to Louisville for his junior season, surprising many. His numbers were nearly identical to his sophomore numbers, and that combined with the fact he’ll turn 22 before the season starts, could push him out of the first round entirely.

The forward boasts good shooting splits and a non-stop motor on D, but the upside is lacking. He’ll likely never be anything more than a catch-and-shoot role player with semi-good size. He might be better suited to be taken by a lottery team in the early second round who’ll give him more playing time than a team like the Celtics would.