NBA Mock Draft 3.0: New York Knicks earn top pick; James Wiseman drops

24. Utah Jazz – Isaiah Stewart, F, Washington

Isaiah Stewert is somewhat of a throwback big, and that’s probably the biggest reason why he won’t be taken in the first half of the first round. He’s a big bruising forward that has all the physical traits that you look for when players are making the jump to the NBA-level. With that said, he has failed to prove that he can be a consistent offensive threat outside of the paint.

It will be hard for Stewart to develop into a cornerstone for any team in today’s NBA, but there’s a case to be made that he can become a rotation player on a playoff team. With his advanced physicality, you can make the case that he’s a big that is NBA-ready.

The Utah Jazz could be a good landing spot for the big man, where he could be a strong backup for Rudy Gobert and could eventually be the replacement for him in the event that the team elects to not re-sign the big man after next season.