NBA Draft: Mock 3.0 – NY Knicks load up on offense
By Adam Kester
100. . G. Indiana Pacers. Keon Johnson. 13. player
2021 NBA Draft Mock 3.0: Indiana Pacers select Keon Johnson
Keon Johnson is a wildcard who many top draft analysts have within their top-8 prospects.
Johnson possesses a blend of freakish leaping ability with smooth lateral movement that has many believing he can one day be a superstar. He turned a few heads at the NBA Draft Combine.
Keon Johnson set a new NBA combine record with a 48 inch max vertical jump 🤯
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 24, 2021
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Johnson is much more than just a raw athlete – he has displayed shooting touch and instincts on offense, he just may take some time to put it together.
For the Indiana Pacers, passing up on Johnson’s potential is just too hard.
Another middling Eastern Conference team with the potential to make some noise in the playoffs, but they still haven’t found their footing.
Some great pieces in place with Malcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert, Myles Turner, and Domantas Sabonis, but we will find out just how good the foundation is next season.
Johnson can give them some needed perimeter defense while having the potential to be a go-to scorer in the future.
Golden State Warriors. Corey Kispert. 14. player. 41. . F
2021 NBA Draft Mock 3.0: Golden State Warriors select Corey Kispert
The Warriors are doubling down on their offensive firepower, and select one of the best catch-and-shoot players in the entire draft in Corey Kispert.
Kispert is an experienced wing player who has the size, strength, and skillset to be a long-time NBA player. He’s going to get a ton of open looks playing alongside Stephen Curry and is an exciting new toy for Golden State.
After going with more of a gamble with Bouknight, Golden State locks in a player who will be ready from day 1.
Kispert is a competitive defender who can take on some wing assignments as well. Steve Kerr is going to love having him on his roster.