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

By Dallin Duffy

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)
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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France’s Theo Maledon on his way to score a point during an All Star Game basketball match of the French Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) between a selection of the best international players from the Pro A league against a selection of the best French players, at the AccorHotels Arena, in Paris on December 29, 2018. – The LNB All Star Game is an exhibition match between a team of the best French players and a team of the best international players of the French Elite basketball league. (Photo by Lucas BARIOULET / AFP) (Photo credit should read LUCAS BARIOULET/AFP via Getty Images) /

PG, France. 26. Pick Analysis. Boston Celtics. Theo Maledon. player. 18. Scouting Report

Maledon has made it clear he wants to come to the states next season, so while he might not be a ‘euro stash’, he could be headed straight to the G-League if a team like the Celtics takes him.

The point guard lacks the star upside that international picks usually do, with Maledon’s potential being more suited to the elite role player role than a long-term starter.

He has a great feel for the game at just 18 (19 later this month) and will be a good playmaker at the next level. That IQ translates to the defensive side of the ball as well and Maledon should be a competent defender despite his less-than-ideal size.

Whether or not he can be an efficient scorer will be the biggest question surrounding the French guard, with Maledon yet to show consistency shooting or slashing. If he can add a jumper, he’d be one of the most well-rounded guards in the draft.