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NBA Mock Draft: Who do the Knicks take at 8th and 27th?

By Jeffrey Bellone

Jan 25, 2020; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Devin Vassell (24) celebrates after a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2020; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Devin Vassell (24) celebrates after a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Aaron Nesmith (24) is called for charging on a play against Southern Methodist Mustangs guard Tyson Jolly (0) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

11. San Antonio Spurs, Aaron Nesmith, G/F, Vanderbilt

After two decades of dominance, the Spurs are finally a team in lottery transition. They have decisions to make on several veteran pieces from DeMar DeRozan to LaMarcus Aldridge to Rudy Gay. We could see San Antonio active on the trade market.

If they keep their pick at 11, sharpshooter Aaron Nesmith would be a nice pick-up. The Vanderbilt wing has size to play multiple positions and could be the best shooter in the draft. He would give the Spurs plenty of flexibility in constructing their roster this offseason.

12. Sacramento Kings, Devin Vassell, G, Florida State

There is always one player who many mocks project to go higher than he actually does. This year it could be Florida State’s Devin Vassell. While it wouldn’t be a shocking development to see him fall to 12th, the Kings would be finding good value on a player that some believe could fall within the top 7-8 picks.

The Kings have a new management structure in place with GM Monte McNair expected to bring an analytics-bend to the team’s decision making. However, taking a high-floor player in Devin Vassell makes a lot of sense for an organization in search of stability.

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