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Live 2023 NBA Draft Grades: Round 1 – Picks 16-30 2023 NBA Mock Draft Follow @walterfootball for updates. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, C, France – A Grade I’ve joked about it being difficult to trust French big men, but there’s really nothing the Spurs could have done better with this pick. Victor Wembanyama is…

What is this? This is my 15th-annual NBA Draft Blog. I’ll be posting my thoughts about the first round of the NBA Draft here. That will include everything from the actual picks, to the ESPN “personalities,” to the commercials, etc. Anything goes. This page will be updated every five minutes or so, so I hope…

This 2023 NBA Mock Draft is updated Thursday, June 22, 2023. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, C, France The Spurs were rewarded for Gregg Popovich’s incoherent rantings, but this might be a curse more than a blessing. Drafting a big Frenchman has its risks, but the Spurs will pull the…

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1, Picks 1-15 (Walt’s) This 2023 NBA Mock Draft is updated Thursday, June 22, 2023. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Utah Jazz: Keyonte George, SG, Baylor Here’s some more back court help for the Jazz, as they really need to focus on finding better guard play. Follow @walterfootball for updates….

By Mike Elworth. Follow Mike @MikeElworth24. For site updates follow @walterfootball. Updated: June 22, 2023. Detroit Pistons: James Nnaji, C, Nigeria The Hornets may have just drafted Mark Williams, but the Nigerian born Nnaji is a fantastic talent with franchise center potential. He could stay in Europe or come to Charlotte. Nnaji can make difference…

By Mike Elworth. Follow Mike @MikeElworth24. For site updates follow @walterfootball. Updated: June 22, 2023. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wenbanyama, C, France At No. 1, the Spurs landed David Robinson, then Tim Duncan, and now Victor Wembanyama, who is arguably the most hyped prospect in league history; the team’s luck is not fair. Wembanyama is…

By Mike Elworth. Follow Mike @MikeElworth24. For site updates follow @walterfootball. Updated: June 22, 2023. Utah Jazz: Taylor Hendricks, F, Central Florida Hendricks came from nowhere to make himself a possible lottery pick. This is all about drafting potential for for Utah and its massive rebuild. Los Angeles Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino, G, Indiana Jalen Hood-Schifino…

By Mike Elworth. Follow Mike @MikeElworth24. For site updates follow @walterfootball. June 1, 2023. Orlando Magic: Paulo Banchero, F, Duke Actual Pick: Paulo Banchero Well this is easy, he was selected here and he’s already their franchise player, so this was a wise choice. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren, C, Gonzaga Actual Pick: Chet Holmgren…

By Mike Elworth. Follow Mike @MikeElworth24. For site updates follow @walterfootball. June 1, 2023. Atlanta Hawks: Jaylin Williams, F, Arkansas Actual Pick: A.J. Griffin Williams is 6-foot-9 and shot 41 percent from three as a rookie, meaning he will have a long NBA career as a shooting big. He is also a fantastic rebounder and…

Last update: Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Changes in both rounds. Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. *** Arizona Cardinals: Treveyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State The Cardinals could stand to find a long-term upgrade over James Conner. Treveyon Henderson…