NBA Mock Draft. 6.0: Kings land LaMelo Ball; Warriors snag James Wiseman
3. Cleveland Cavaliers – Deni Avdija, F, Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a few big decisions to make this offseason and adding the third overall pick should at least help with some of them. Adding a versatile forward with limitless potential would go a long way in helping the frontcourt in the event that the team moves one (or both) of Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson.
Many are touting Deni Avdija as the next international star – after what we’ve seen recently from Kristaps Porzingis, Luka Doncic, and others. Avdija, at 6-foot-9, is still somewhat of a polarizing prospect, especially in this year’s draft considering many basketball leagues were unfortunately cut short.
Still, a 6-foot-9 forward that can score the way he can and also make plays for his teammates is a great asset to have for any team. There are questions, for sure, but his potential makes him a prospect that you can’t let fall too far in the top 10. Cleveland would take a chance at No. 3 with some of the bigger names already off the board.