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2020 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0: Assessing NBA Ready Prospects

By Nick Alvarez

Who should the New Orleans Pelicans target with a top 10 pick. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Who should the New Orleans Pelicans target with a top 10 pick. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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2020 NBA Draft, Cole Anthony
SOUTH BEND, IN – FEBRUARY 17: Cole Anthony #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels brings the ball up court during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on February 17, 2020, in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

15. JOSH GREEN / WING / ARIZONA

Biggest Selling Point: 3 Point Shooting and Perimeter Defense

Josh Green underperformed during his lone season at Arizona, but that doesn’t mean he’s not NBA ready. There are traits in his game that many teams want to build on but for now, he holds value as a 3-and-D wing.  His length and size give him a clear advantage over opposing players on the wing and his 37 percent 3 point shot will be value-added to any offense.

14. KIRA LEWIS JR. / GUARD / ALABAMA

Biggest Selling Point: Ability to Attack the Basket

Talk about a speedster, Kira Lewis Jr. can fly and that’s why he’ll be ready to walk into the NBA as a dangerous scoring guard. His ability to attack the basket is one of the best in the class. Once he gets there, he brings a variety of tricks that he can use to finish off his shot. Those tricks include mid-range pull-ups, floaters, and even dunks. Any team that wants to add a dynamic scoring threat, will strongly consider Kira Lewis Jr.

13. COLE ANTHONY / GUARD / NORTH CAROLINA

Biggest Selling Point: Scoring Abilities

A smaller guard at 6’3″, Cole Anthony shows that his value comes from being able to put the ball in the hoop. Cole Anthony was averaging 18 points a game in the 22 games he played at North Carolina. That point production came from all over the floor. One play it was drive off of a screen, the next it was a pull-up three. Anthony can step into any offensive system and do something to put points on the board.

12. TYRESE MAXEY / GUARD / KENTUCKY

Biggest Selling Point: Scoring Abilities

Another scoring guard, Tyrese Maxey is possibly the most NBA ready guard in the class. He has strong two-way instincts and smooth mechanics, but the reason he makes an instant impact is his scoring. Just like the previous two guards, Maxey has an impressive skill set. A clean shooting stroke, an extra gear to get into the paint, and a knack for getting to the free-throw line. He’ll walk into the league ready to score.

11. DENI AVDIJA / WING / MACCABI TEL AVIV (ISRAEL)

Biggest Selling Point: Secondary Playmaking

Deni Avdija is far from a finished product he needs a lot of work. I think he’ll be ready to contribute to the NBA right away though, because of his playmaking. Avdija is a smart passer, he knows how to hit cutters going to the basket, and he can operate a pick-and-roll. If an NBA team needs secondary playmaking Avdija can provide it and that’s why he’ll be ready for rotation minutes in 2021.