2018 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Cleveland Cavaliers select Wendell Carter Jr.
At 6-foot-6, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a great mix of ballhandling and size. For the 76ers, his ability to fly through the lane should be beneficial.
With this pick, I also wouldn’t be shocked to see Miles Bridges or Kevin Knox picked just because of their ability to space the court, a trait the 76ers desperately need. However, Alexander could easily have the most potential of the three.
In his one year at UK, Alexander scored 14.4 points per game and racked up 5.1 assists per game. Albeit just 0.6 threes per game, Alexander did shoot 40% on the triples he did take.
Once Alexander can match the physicality of the NBA, he’ll be a terrific addition to any team looking for playmaking late in the lottery.