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2018 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Cavs take a big risk; Trae Young jumps into the top 5

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Michael Porter Jr. #13 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Michael Porter Jr. #13 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 17: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates in the second half against the Florida Gators during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – MARCH 17: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates in the second half against the Florida Gators during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

15. Phoenix Suns (via Heat) – Zhaire Smith, G, Texas Tech

The NBA is quickly transforming into a guard’s league, and that’s exactly what the Phoenix Suns are pivoting to in this draft.

After selecting Trae Young with the No. 5 overall pick, the Suns will take another guard here at 15. Zhaire Smith has the potential to be an explosive offensive scorer that would fall in line with today’s NBA guard. Smith might be in the NBA Dunk Contest one day – that’s how athletic he is – and shot the deep ball well, considering his low volume.

He wasn’t asked to do much in the Red Raiders offense during his freshman season, but was efficient enough to stand out.