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

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

By Connor Harr | Mar 19, 2018

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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ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

3. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn) – Michael Porter Jr., F, Missouri

Should the Cleveland Cavaliers jump into the top 3, as they did in this scenario, it would be absurd if they didn’t take the player with the highest upside still on the board.

While I know many prefer a player like Marvin Bagley here, I believe the Cavs should take the risk on Michael Porter Jr. Cleveland has the luxury of taking a stab here, especially considering that LeBron James still hasn’t made up his mind on what he’s going to do this summer in free agency.

Porter Jr. has the opportunity to be a special player at the next level, even though he was limited during his college years. Cleveland shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to hit on this type of generational talent.