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May 18, 2023.
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Portland Trail Blazers: James Wiseman, C, Memphis 
Actual Pick: Isaiah Stewart
Wiseman has disappointed, but his talent is still huge. Given starter minutes with Detroit after the trade, he would have been averaging almost 19-10. The talent is there, and he should be a big part of the Pistons. -
Minnesota Timberwolves: Kenyon Martin, F, USA 
Actual Pick: Aleksej Pokusevski
The son of the former star with a similar name, Martin has been a ridiculous value pick as a late second-rounder. He is a huge piece and starter for his team. Martin is also a talented scorer who is a consistent jump shot from being a potential long-term starter. -
Dallas Mavericks: Josh Green, SG, Arizona 
Actual Pick: Josh Green
Green has become a strong bench shooter for the team that drafted him, so I can’t see why they wouldn’t draft him again, as he is a big piece in their rotation. -
Brooklyn Nets: Jaden McDaniels, PF, Washington 
Actual Pick: Saddiq Bey
McDaniels is a strong shooter and scorer who is a fantastic role player. He also provides defense and plays a huge role for the Timberwolves. He could become a solid starter. -
Miami Heat: Obi Toppin, F, Dayton 
Actual Pick: Precious Achuiwa
The mega athlete from Dayton has been in trade talks for a long time, and people want to see him in a bigger role. He is a an improved shooter and scorer who hasn’t been given close to the minutes he should, but he could start for a lot of franchises. -
Philadelphia 76ers: Isaac Okoro, SF, Auburn 
Actual Pick: Tyrese Maxey
Okoro looks to be a bit of a draft bust at this point. The Cavaliers obviously wanted a two-way small forward who can shoot the ball. He can shoot the ball relatively well, but he’s been a huge bust for the Cavaliers, who have reduced his minutes season by season. At this point though, trying for potential would be a solid idea. -
Denver Nuggets: Jalen Smith, PF, Arizona 
Actual Pick: Zeke Nnjani
Yet another solid big, Smith isn’t much of a shooter, but he is a talented scorer and rebounder. He’s a solid role-player big man who could help a number of teams, but hasn’t produced like the ninth pick of a draft needs to. -
New York Knicks: Aleksej Pokusevski, PF, Serbia 
Actual Pick: Leandro Balmaro
That was a hard spell and it’s harder to say, but that is quite a name. The current Thunder big has carved a nice role with them as he is a 7-foot big who can shoot well and block shots, but has trouble staying healthy. Regardless, he is solid value. -
Milwaukee Bucks: Paul Reed, C, DePaul 
Actual Pick: R.J. Hampton
Reed was the 57th pick, but has carved a role with the 76ers that keeps getting bigger and bigger. He is productive when he gets minutes and should continue getting more time. -
Oklahoma City Thunder: Nick Richards, C, Kentucky 
Actual Pick: Immanuel Quickley
Richards is a really talented second center who is a solid rebounder and shot-blocker and gets you points, which is what you want from a second center. -
Boston Celtics: Aaron Nesmith, SF, Vanderbilt 
Actual Pick: Payton Pritchard
Nesmith went from Boston to Indiana and became a starter, although he should be a reserve. Nesmith is a strong shooter and has only one season with real minutes, but he could have a big fourth season. -
Utah Jazz: Deni Avidja, SF, Israel 
Actual Pick: Udoka Azubuike
Avidja is a semi-competent role player who has been a bit of a bust. He cannot shoot and his efficiency is poor, but he’s a talented rebounder for his position. If he given a specific role, he could thrive for his team. -
Los Angeles Lakers: Payton Pritchard, PG, Oregon 
Actual Pick: Jaden McDaniels
Pritchard had a really nice first two seasons in the NBA, but he just had a rough season. Pritchard is just a 6-foot-1 guard who isn’t a playmaker, which limits his potential. -
Toronto Raptors: Jordan Nwora, F, Louisville 
Actual Pick: Malachi Flynn
Nwora is a fantastic shooter who is a solid scorer, and he played a big role for the Pacers. He likely would have been a first-round pick and jumps about 25 spots. -
Boston Celtics: Theo Maledon, G, France
Actual Pick: Desmond Bane
The French point guard has proven to be a decent reserve. His scoring efficiency is an issue, but he’s a strong reserve point guard.
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