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

NBA Mock Draft 3rd Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers – Evan Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ lottery luck is just on another level. While they didn’t obtain the top selection, the third overall pick still falls under the description of NBA Draft jackpot. The franchise will not get topsy-turvy here, only needing to wait whom the two teams above them will pick to make a decision.

As things currently stand, bet on Cleveland ending up with big man Evan Mobley. Despite the Cavs’ plethora of bigs in Jarrett Allen, whom the team will not just let go after being a part of a blockbuster trade last season, the ever-useful Larry Nance Jr. and the, oh-so-loveable Kevin Love, the team doesn’t have any leverage to go with fit over talent at this point.

After all, Mobley possesses a unique skillset which allows him to be a centerpiece on both offense and defense. He is tailor-made for the modern game, boasting a highly efficient above the rim play and a reliable perimeter stroke.