Another mock draft, another suggestion that 19-year-old guard RJ Hampton is the prospect for the Trail Blazers. Inside ESPN’s latest 2020 NBA Mock Draft, a panel of three experts delivered ideal picks for each team.
Jonathan Givony was the ESPN Insider tasked with making the Blazers’ selection. At pick No. 16, Givony went with a familiar player: RJ Hampton. In his analysis, Givony pointed to Hampton’s considerable upside.
Hampton started the season projected as a top-five pick but fell off the radar after an injury cut short his Australian NBL adventure. Still, he is one of the most physically gifted backcourt players in this class and has significant upside.