NBA Mock Draft: LaMelo Ball jumps back up to No. 1; Warriors make a big trade

NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
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NBA Draft Jaden McDaniels (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

22. Denver Nuggets – Jaden McDaniels, F, Washington

Based on potential, there are a lot of teams that love Jaden McDaniels. The Denver Nuggets are a team that will have the ability to draft him and still contend in the Western Conference. Much like they did with Michael Porter Jr. a couple of years ago, the Nuggets will be able to stash McDaniels and allow him to develop.

McDaniels averaged 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game on 41 percent shooting from the field and 34 percent shooting from 3-point range. He has great size, length, and athleticism and could be a better pro than he was a collegiate player.

McDaniels won’t be a player that immediately pays dividends for the Nuggets, but one that could end up being a rotation player for a long time if he develops over the next couple of seasons.