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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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Sekou Doumbouya of Limoges CSP
BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Isaiah Miles of Limoges CSP, Dennis Clifford of Alba Berlin and Sekou Doumbouya of Limoges CSP during the EuroCup match between Alba Berlin and Limoges CSP at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 21, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Florian Pohl/City-Press via Getty Images) /

No. 21 — Cleveland Cavaliers (via Houston Rockets): Sekou Doumbouya, PF

Team: Limoges | Height: 6’8″ | Weight: 230 | Age: 18

Unfortunately for Cleveland, they missed on Zion in this scenario so their franchise is likely in for a decade of losing. The Cavs nabbed Jarrett Culver with their first draft selection, whose upside is solid but not Zion level.

So with this pick, I decided to take a punt on the highest upside player left, the Frenchman Sekou Doumbouya. The youngest player in the draft, Doumbouya won’t turn 19 until December, months into his rookie season. He has a strong frame and an encouraging physical profile, with good coordination and athleticism.

Doumbouya is very raw, though, as he is often unaware off of the ball and struggles on the ball. His offensive game is raw, though he’s flashed some shooting and driving ability.

He is a project pick but 21 is good value for a team like Cleveland who is thoroughly talent-starved. — Ben Pfeifer

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