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2018 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Cleveland Cavaliers select Wendell Carter Jr.

By Nathan Beighle

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA TV Analyst, Isiah Thomas interviews Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns and General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, Ryan McDonough after getting the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA TV Analyst, Isiah Thomas interviews Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns and General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, Ryan McDonough after getting the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 7: Oregon forward Troy Brown (0) looks on during the first round game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington State Cougars on March 7, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 7: Oregon forward Troy Brown (0) looks on during the first round game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington State Cougars on March 7, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

. Shooting Guard. University of Oregon. Troy Brown. 21. player. 118

Troy Brown is much riskier pick than the two drafted after him. Leaving after his freshman season at Oregon, Brown displayed the ability to score, defend, and rebound.

However, at the same time, Brown showcased many attributes that could turn scouts away. For starters, he’s not a fantastic shooter, averaging just 29% from deep. On top of being inconsistent from deep, Brown struggled to create for others.

Brown is a tall 6-foot-7 and should be able to switch screens and defend on-ball well. To add to that, his shot should improve, and with NBA-level coaches surrounding him, his playmaking should improve tenfold.

Brown is definitely a risk with a later pick, but aren’t these teams looking for contributing star anyway?

The Jazz need a playmaker. Mitchell carries much of the offensive load and is the only real playmaker on the team. But, is an undeveloped Troy Brown the answer?