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8P9S NBA Mock Draft 1.0: With the 26th pick, the Indiana Pacers select…

By Ben Gibson

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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KZ Okpala #0 of the Stanford Cardinal
PALO ALTO, CA – FEBRUARY 28: KZ Okpala #0 of the Stanford Cardinal follows through after a made three-pointer guarded by CJ Elleby #2 of the Washington State Cougars during their game at Maples Pavilion on February 28, 2019 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Getty Images) /

No. 17 — Brooklyn Nets: KZ Okpala, SF

School: Stanford | Class: Sophomore | Height: 6’9” | Weight: 215 | Age: 19 

The Nets will be big fish hunting this offseason and whether they land a star (or two) or not, a player like Okpala would give Brooklyn some flexibility at forward.

Physically reminiscent of Kyle Kuzma, Okpala prefers attacking the basket, and he drives well. Moves well on defense and has the ability to shoot. Not a great shooter, but enough.

Okpala can be the slashing element in a lineup chocked full of shooters. When the offense breaks down swing it to Okpala and let him do his thing, especially with a floor fully spaced in a one-on-one situation. — Jonathan Matthes

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