Lamelo Ball celebrates hitting a three point shot late in the final quarter during the round 8 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Cairns Taipans at WIN Entertainment Centre on November 25, 2019 in Wollongong, Australia. Credit: Getty Images/Mark Kolbe
We always begin our mock drafts with the assurance that we are aware, just as our readers are, that this time is filled with disinformation and smoke screens. But in most years it’s easy to ascertain the top picks, the talents who stand out far above any others. Even a year ago, the 1-2-3 order was simple.