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2018 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: New York Knicks get their PG; big names fall

By Michael Saenz

LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners stands on the court during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on February 13, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 88-78. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners stands on the court during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on February 13, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 88-78. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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14. Denver Nuggets – Zhaire Smith, G/F, Texas Tech

The Denver Nuggets likely won’t be able to afford Will Barton this summer, especially if they plan on extending Nikola Jokic. In this case, it would prudent of the Nuggets to prepare for such case. And at 14, the Nuggets will have plenty of options.

Going Zhaire Smith here is a bet on his upside. Smith had flashes during his time at Texas Tech, but didn’t exactly hold a big role on the team.

It’s difficult to try and forecast the type of player he’ll be at the NBA level, but the talent is definitely there.