Final NBA Mock Draft: Wolves prioritize wings, Knicks take Avdija

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France’s Theo Maledon tries a shot at the point guard contest during an All Star Game. (Photo by Lucas BARIOULET / AFP) (Photo credit should read LUCAS BARIOULET/AFP via Getty Images) /

15. Orlando Magic – Theo Maledon, Guard, France

The Magic traditionally like length in their players, and Maledon is a guard that brings an interesting skill set to a team that needs more in their backcourt. While Markelle Fultz improved over the course of the season, adding Maledon certainly couldn’t hurt.

16. Portland Trail Blazers – Saddiq Bey, Forward, Villanova

The Trail Blazers need more forwards. Like, a roster’s worth of forwards. Because they currently do not have any that are good. Bey is a shoot-first player that has potential to become a high-level 3-and-D guy.

***NOTE: The 16th pick has been traded to the Houston Rockets.

17. Minnesota Timberwolves – Josh Green, Wing, Arizona

The Minnesota Timberwolves need more two-way players. Currently, their best (and only) perimeter defender is Josh Okogie, so adding another player that can guard multiple positions at a high level would absolutely help. The shooting from Green does not hurt, either.

18. Dallas Mavericks – Aaron Nesmith, Wing, Vanderbilt

The Dallas Mavericks just need to continue to add rotational players around their two stars in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Nesmith is the best 3-point shooter in this draft class, and that is a feat that should not be taken lightly.

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