NBA Mock Draft 4.0 — Warriors Take Wiseman First, Hawks grab LaMelo

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Lamelo Ball of the Hawks celebrates hitting a three point shot late in the final quarter during the round 8 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Cairns Taipans at WIN Entertainment Centre on November 25, 2019 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 04: Paul Reed #4 of the DePaul Blue Demons reacts after scoring in the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Wintrust Arena on February 04, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

player. 110. Scouting Report. Paul Reed. 23. Pick Analysis. PF, DePaul. Miami Heat

In each of my previous three mocks, I’ve had the Heat taking a point guard to help offset Goran Dragic becoming a free agent, but I’ll give them Paul Reed here, who can be a playmaking four right away for Miami.

I’m higher on Reed than most and find myself more and more impressed by his defensive tape each time I return to his highlights. He averaged nearly three blocks per game as a junior, recording a sub-90 defensive rating.

He’s a smart defender more than anything else and doesn’t chase blocks. He uses perfect timing to offset his less-than-ideal athleticism to protect the rim and clean the glass.

Despite not taking many in college, Reed does have a solid three that can make him a dangerous stretch-four one day. Most of his buckets until then will come from his ability to finish lobs off pick and roll opportunities.