The 2019-20 NBA season came to a close this October as the Los Angeles Lakers were crowned champions of the world for a record tying 17th time. With the end of last season here, now it’s time for teams to focus on the future and look towards the ever so close 2020 NBA Draft.
Starting just last week, team personnel have been allowed to visit potential draft prospects in their hometowns in order to make evaluations.
For the first time in seven years, the Georgia Bulldogs have a lottery pick in the mix. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who just won his first title with the Lakers, was selected 8th overall in 2013 by the Detroit Pistons.
Rookie Wire released their 2020 NBA Mock Draft 6.0 earlier this Thursday, giving great insight as to what teams are thinking based on their draft position and needs.
Of that list of 60 picks, Anthony Edwards is projected to go No. 3 overall to the Charlotte Hornets.
The list has two superstars in front of Edwards in the NBL’s LaMelo Ball going No. 1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton going No. 2 to the Golden State Warriors.
Here’s what Rookie Wire had to say about Edwards and the fit in Charlotte:
“The Charlotte Hornets need a bona fide star on their roster, and that kind of potential is exactly what Anthony Edwards offers.
The 19-year-old wing is someone whose teams have been built around him, boasting an absurdly high usage rate through AAU and college competition. But the Hornets can give him the keys to the team as their franchise alpha, riding with the highs and letting the lows be learning experiences for his development.
During his freshman year at Georgia, his scoring output increased as the season progressed. He scored extremely well within five feet of the rim, and he can be an above-average defender by virtue of his athleticism alone.”
Many experts see Edwards going No. 1 or No. 2 behind Ball but the fit does seem right in Charlotte. They’ve had a lack in scoring for years, especially now that Kemba Walker is no longer with them.
Edwards averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in his one season at Georgia.
The 2020 Draft is scheduled for November 18th and will be aired live on ESPN.