2019 NBA Mock Draft: Cleveland Cavaliers gamble on traits with 26th pick
By Mike Graham
Picks 26-30
26. Cleveland-Neemias Queta-F/C-Utah St.–Neemias Queta, the Mountain West freshman of the year, was an unknown before the season. Averaged 11.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per contest while shooting almost 62 percent from the field.
Finding a true rim protector is also a big need and Queta blocked 2.4 shots per game while at Utah State.
He’s still a project, but offers upside at the rim, and as a defender. Here at 26, it’s a worthwhile gamble on traits.
27. Brooklyn-Ty Jerome-G-Virginia-For the Nets at this spot, Ty Jerome fits Brooklyn’s bench as a shooter and a plus defender. He shot just under 40 percent while helping Virginia win its first National Championship.
28. Golden St-Louis King-G/F-Oregon-A 6-9 shooter, Louis King shot just under 39 percent during his lone season in Eugene, and that’s too good for the Warriors to pass up. As short-term impact goes, he’ll give Golden State depth on the wing.
29. San Antonio-Kyle Guy-G-Virginia–Kyle Guy is keeping his name in the draft which lends me to think he has strong interest from teams around this spot during the first round.
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30. Milwaukee-Luguentz Dort-G-Arizona St-The burly Dort, helps bring energy off the bench for the Bucks and he offers upside as an emerging athlete as well.