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The 8 Points, 9 Seconds 2018 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

By Jacob Lane

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 9: UCLA guard Aaron Holiday (3) raises his arms in triumph during the semifinal game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats on March 9, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 9: UCLA guard Aaron Holiday (3) raises his arms in triumph during the semifinal game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats on March 9, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers
ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers watches the action against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Sacramento Kings — Michael Porter Jr., SF, Missouri

Out of all the names at the top of this draft, Michael Porter Jr. has the most questions, and it’s not even close.

Porter Jr. was the top recruit in the 2017 class, and was widely considered to be a lock for the #1 pick. However, after suffering a back injury in the opening seconds of Missouri’s season opener, the 6’10 wing has played in only one game this season.

Even with injury questions, Porter Jr. should be a top five pick, as he still could be the best player in this draft class down the road. Having the ability to shoot from deep, create for himself off the bounce, as well as score in the post, all bode well for him being a future all-star.

Pairing Michael Porter Jr, with last year’s top 5 pick De’Aaron Fox, alongside of former North Carolina forward Justin Jackson, gives Sacramento a great young core to move forward with

If medical reports clear Michael Porter Jr. and show no long-term damage, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him potentially go higher than #4.

If Porter Jr. is able to lead the Missouri Tigers on a deep tournament run, there’s a good chance his stock could go through the roof.

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