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2018 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Michael Porter Jr., DeAndre Ayton top the class

By Connor Harr

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Dean Smith Center on February 8, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC – FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Dean Smith Center on February 8, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

4. Dallas Mavericks: Marvin Bagley PF Duke

The Mavericks have set their entire team up around Dennis Smith. They want Smith to create for everyone with a heavy usage of isolation and high ball screens for him. With the Mavs spreading the floor with shooters, it could open up the floor for a deadly Bagley and Dennis Smith pick and roll for many years to come.

Marvin Bagley has gained the reputation of  a very fit dependent prospect. Most believe Bagley should be paired with a rim protecting and stretch big man. Even in today’s NBA that is still a rare combination. However, the Mavericks big man situation for next year consists of Dwight Powell and a Dirk Nowitzki team option. The Mavs have a good amount of money to play with in free agency, so they get Bagley now and figure out who to pair with him later.