NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Final first-round predictions before the draft

The 2021 NBA Draft is just a few days away, and with the upcoming pool of rookies reckoned to be extraordinarily deep in talent and upside, all teams now have their sights on the draft and fans are zoomed in on different NBA mock draft, especially with the 2020-21 season officially over and the Milwaukee Bucks winning the championship.

After the final wave of team workouts, front offices should have a clearer grasp of rookies and what they can bring to the table by now. Thus, expect a lot of movement and changes in the NBA Draft from what has been initially projected by pundits and fans alike, both in the first and second rounds.

NBA Mock Draft 5.0: First and second-round predictions for all teams

Given this draft class’ well-documented depth, forecasting how the selections will pan out is highly difficult. Aside from the consensus first overall pick, there’s no telling how the prospects will be selected in the first and second rounds until the commissioner makes the call.

The Indiana Pacers, which may either maximize their draft pick to select a big-time prospect, or dangle it to another team for some immediate help, should be able to maneuver in the draft more than in recent years. Nevertheless, great value is all but guaranteed for the Blue and Gold, especially with their lottery selection in this deep draft.

The 2021 NBA Draft, if things go as hoped, should easily boast one of the most well-rounded and talented classes in recent history. And with only a few days away before teams make their pick, here is the fifth and final edition of our mock draft where we predict how the first round will shake out for all teams.