NBA Draft 2020 Mock Draft 1.0: The New Orleans Pelicans Can Try for Homerun

New Orleans Pelicans mock draft: James Wiseman #32 of the Memphis Tigers (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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Scouting Report. Small Forward / Auburn. Portland Trail Blazers. Isaac Okoro. 11. player. 34. Pick Analysis

The Portland Trail Blazers are still fighting for a playoff spot, so may end up outside of the lottery looking in depending on the injury status of superstar Damian Lillard.

The Trail Blazers seem to always be looking for wing help and would be very happy if Isaac Okoro falls to them, as he may end up being the best wing in this draft.

Isaac Okoro won’t help much on offense but he projects as a potentially elite defender and is a nice fit beside Lillard and CJ McCollum.

Okoro already has an NBA frame and can guard multiple positions on the wing. He is also a smart player with a winning attitude, so he will fit right in on the Trail Blazers.

Okoro won’t demand the ball and will do all of the little things that Portland needs, namely defending shooting guards and wings. His jumper is not a thing of beauty, but the Trail Blazers won’t ask Okoro to score.

As Okoro continues to fill out and put on muscle, he could potentially guard positions one through four in the NBA, which should make him appealing to Portland as they try to get right back into the hunt in the Western Conference next season.