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2018 NBA Mock Draft Version 4.0

By Christian Dudley

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Jevon Carter #2 of the West Virginia Mountaineers takes a shot over Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wildcats won 71-59. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jevon Carter;Jalen Brunson
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Jevon Carter #2 of the West Virginia Mountaineers takes a shot over Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wildcats won 71-59. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jevon Carter;Jalen Brunson /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates with a piece of the net after the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game against the Michigan Wolverines at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates with a piece of the net after the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game against the Michigan Wolverines at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

CK: With the 30th overall pick, the Atlanta Hawks select Jalen Brunson. They got their franchise point guard earlier in the NBA Draft and here they get a good guy who will be a really good backup in this league. Brunson is a tough-minded player who developed a lot during his college years. He played like a pro at Villanova and will continue to do so in the NBA.

CD: With the 29th overall pick, the Brooklyn Nets will select Chandler Hutchison of Boise State. The Nets are knee-deep into their rebuilding mode and Hutchison can help jumpstart the team’s youth movement. Brooklyn has a promising backcourt and now they can focus on strengthening their frontcourt. Being as 2018-19 will be another Lottery-bound season for the Nets, Hutchison will get plenty of minutes to develop as an NBA rookie.

JL: With the 28th overall pick, the Golden State Warriors take De’Anthony Melton, a guard out of USC. Melton is the type of player that teams in the late-lottery may regret passing over. Scouts have not seen much recently because of an NCAA issue last season, but the kid can ball. He will be a nice rotation player for this squad as they slightly retool for a run at a three-peat.

CHICAGO, IL – MAY 18: Landry Shamet #38 participates in drills during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 18: Landry Shamet #38 participates in drills during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

BS: With the 27th overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics select Landry Shamet. Shamet will fit well in Boston with their youth. With the questions surrounding Kyrie Irving’s future, Shamet would be a safe bet at progressing, and being a part of a bright, young Boston team.

AS: With the 26th overall pick, the Philadelphia 76ers select Anfernee Simons. He is a project for sure, but he Sixers are already Eastern Conference contenders with upside to spare. They can afford to be patient. They also have a ridiculous six picks on Draft Night, so there is plenty of room to gamble or nab a high-upside player to use as trade bait.

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