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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 22: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies dunks the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional at Staples Center on March 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-72. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

15. player. 142. . Center. University of Texas A&M. Robert Williams

The top 15-20 picks are pretty difficult to place. However, Robert Williams, a big-time center from the University of Texas A&M, should be the heir to Marcin Gortat’s throne in Washington.

During his time at A&M, Williams averaged double-digit points and was just a few rebounds away from double-digit boards. Along with those, Williams, who stands just 6-foot-9, blocked 2.6 shots per game his sophomore season. For a 6-foot-9 center, that’s difficult and his instincts are exceptional.

Unless you’re PJ Tucker, most players don’t have the activity level to be undersized and make a difference that the Wizards are craving on the defensive end.

At the same time, this team won’t be breaking up their stellar backcourt, so a big, athletic player to run with Wall and co. might be exactly what the team needs.

Williams is a phenomenal player and athlete, and he should be the first pick outside the lottery.