Com a pandemia de coronavírus, e a consequente paralisação de competições esportivas ao redor do mundo, o draft de 2020 virou uma grande incógnita.
Inegavelmente, o cancelamento do March Madness vai dificultar a avaliação dos prospectos, que já seria complicada por conta da pouca diferença de talento entre um jogador projetado no Top 10 e outro cotado para o fim da primeira rodada. O torneio da NCAA costuma alavancar e derrubar prospectos. Neste ano, isso não vai existir.
Ainda que estejamos vivenciando esse contratempo gigantesco, chegou a hora de iniciarmos a série de Mocks do Jumper Brasil com todas as 30 primeiras escolhas do recrutamento, que promete ser o mais surpreendente dos últimos anos.
Na primeira edição do simulado completo da primeira rodada, retomo os trabalhos ao lado do editor Ricardo Stabolito Jr., de Gabriel Andrade, colunista de scout do Jumper; de Lucas Torres, editor do Central do Draft, nosso parceiro na produção de conteúdo relacionado ao College e ao recrutamento; e de Vitor Camargo, do blog Two-Minute Warning e do podcast Na Era do Garrafão. Como de costume, as projeções são uma combinação de necessidades dos times e preferência pessoal.
Os fãs de Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks e Chicago Bulls, franquias detentoras das piores campanhas da temporada, já estão na expectativa para o draft deste ano e de olho nos principais prospectos.
Então, sem mais delongas, vamos ao que interessa: confira o nosso Mock Draft 1.0, com todas as 30 escolhas de primeira rodada. Sinta-se à vontade para fazer seus comentários:
Gustavo Lima
1- Warriors: James Wiseman (C, Memphis, freshman)
2- Cavs: Deni Avdija (SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv-ISR)
3- Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (SG, Georgia, freshman)
4- Hawks: Isaac Okoro (SF, Auburn, freshman)
5- Pistons: Killian Hayes (PG/SG, ratiopharm Ulm-ALE)
6- Knicks: LaMelo Ball (PG, Illawarra Hawks-AUS)
7- Bulls: Tyrese Haliburton (PG, Iowa State, sophomore)
8- Hornets: Onyeka Okongwu (C, USC, freshman)
9- Wizards: Cole Anthony (PG/SG, North Carolina, freshman)
10- Suns: Obi Toppin (PF, Dayton, sophomore)
11- Spurs: Precious Achiuwa (PF/C, Memphis, freshman)
12- Kings: Tyrese Maxey (SG, Kentucky, freshman)
13- Pelicans: RJ Hampton (PG/SG, New Zealand Breakers-NZL)
14- Blazers: Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF, Washington, freshman)
15- Magic: Nico Mannion (PG, Arizona, freshman)
16- Timberwolves (via Nets): Paul Reed (PF, DePaul, junior)
17- Celtics (via Grizzlies): Théo Maledon (PG, ASVEL-FRA)
18- Mavs: Devin Vassell (SG/SF, Florida State, sophomore)
19- Bucks (via Pacers): Aaron Nesmith (SG/SF, Vanderbilt, sophomore)
20- Nets (via Sixers): Saddiq Bey (SF/PF, Villanova, sophomore)
21- Nuggets (via Rockets): Patrick Williams (PF, Florida State, freshman)
22- Sixers (via Thunder): Jahmi’us Ramsey (SG, Texas Tech, freshman)
23- Heat: Isaiah Stewart (C, Washington, freshman)
24- Jazz: Tyler Bey (SF, Colorado, junior)
25- Thunder (via Nuggets): Vernon Carey (C, Duke, freshman)
26- Celtics: Aleksej Pokuševski (PF, Olympiacos-GRE)
27- Knicks (via Clippers): Josh Green (SG/SF, Arizona, freshman)
28- Raptors: Leandro Bolmaro (SG, FC Barcelona-ESP)
29- Lakers: Tre Jones (PG, Duke, sophomore)
30- Celtics (via Bucks): Jalen Smith (PF, Maryland, sophomore)
Ricardo Stabolito Jr.
1- Warriors: James Wiseman (C, Memphis, freshman)
2- Cavs: Deni Avdija (SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv-ISR)
3- Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (SG, Georgia, freshman)
4- Hawks: Isaac Okoro (SF, Auburn, freshman)
5- Pistons: LaMelo Ball (PG, Illawarra Hawks-AUS)
6- Knicks: Tyrese Haliburton (PG, Iowa State, sophomore)
7- Bulls: Obi Toppin (PF, Dayton, sophomore)
8- Hornets: Onyeka Okongwu (C, USC, freshman)
9- Wizards: Killian Hayes (PG/SG, ratiopharm Ulm-ALE)
10- Suns: Precious Achiuwa (PF/C, Memphis, freshman)
11- Spurs: Théo Maledon (PG, ASVEL-FRA)
12- Kings: Tyrese Maxey (SG, Kentucky, freshman)
13- Pelicans: Cole Anthony (PG/SG, North Carolina, freshman)
14- Blazers: Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF, Washington, freshman)
15- Magic: RJ Hampton (PG/SG, New Zealand Breakers-NZL)
16- Timberwolves (via Nets): Paul Reed (PF, DePaul, junior)
17- Celtics (via Grizzlies): Nico Mannion (PG, Arizona, freshman)
18- Mavs: Vernon Carey (C, Duke, freshman)
19- Bucks (via Pacers): Devin Vassell (SG/SF, Florida State, sophomore)
20- Nets (via Sixers): Aaron Nesmith (SG/SF, Vanderbilt, sophomore)
21- Nuggets (via Rockets): Jahmi’us Ramsey (SG, Texas Tech, freshman)
22- Sixers (via Thunder): Leandro Bolmaro (SG, FC Barcelona-ESP)
23- Heat: Josh Green (SG/SF, Arizona, freshman)
24- Jazz: Scottie Lewis (SG/SF, Florida, freshman)
25- Thunder (via Nuggets): Isaiah Stewart (C, Washington, freshman)
26- Celtics: Patrick Williams (PF, Florida State, freshman)
27- Knicks (via Clippers): Kira Lewis Jr. (PG, Alabama, sophomore)
28- Raptors: Aleksej Pokuševski (PF, Olympiacos-GRE)
29- Lakers: Tre Jones (PG, Duke, sophomore)
30- Celtics (via Bucks): Udoka Azubuike (C, Kansas, senior)
Gabriel Andrade
1- Warriors: Anthony Edwards (SG, Georgia, freshman)
2- Cavs: Deni Avdija (SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv-ISR)
3- Timberwolves: James Wiseman (C, Memphis, freshman)
4- Hawks: LaMelo Ball (PG, Illawarra Hawks-AUS)
5- Pistons: Killian Hayes (PG/SG, ratiopharm Ulm-ALE)
6- Knicks: RJ Hampton (PG/SG, New Zealand Breakers-NZL)
7- Bulls: Isaac Okoro (SF, Auburn, freshman)
8- Hornets: Onyeka Okongwu (C, USC, freshman)
9- Wizards: Théo Maledon (PG, ASVEL-FRA)
10- Suns: Tyrese Maxey (SG, Kentucky, freshman)
11- Spurs: Tyrese Haliburton (PG, Iowa State, sophomore)
12- Kings: Nico Mannion (PG, Arizona, freshman)
13- Pelicans: Devin Vassell (SG/SF, Florida State, sophomore)
14- Blazers: Obi Toppin (PF, Dayton, sophomore)
15- Magic: Jahmi’us Ramsey (SG, Texas Tech, freshman)
16- Timberwolves (via Nets): Josh Green (SG/SF, Arizona, freshman)
17- Celtics (via Grizzlies): Kira Lewis Jr. (PG, Alabama, sophomore)
18- Mavs: Precious Achiuwa (PF/C, Memphis, freshman)
19- Bucks (via Pacers): Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF, Washington, freshman)
20- Nets (via Sixers): Aaron Nesmith (SG/SF, Vanderbilt, sophomore)
21- Nuggets (via Rockets): Desmond Bane (SG/SF, TCU, senior)
22- Sixers (via Thunder): Cassius Winston (PG, Michigan State, senior)
23- Heat: Saddiq Bey (SF/PF, Villanova, sophomore)
24- Jazz: Jalen Smith (PF, Maryland, sophomore)
25- Thunder (via Nuggets): Paul Reed (PF, DePaul, junior)
26- Celtics: Malachi Flynn (PG, San Diego State, junior)
27- Knicks (via Clippers): Corey Kispert (SG/SF, Gonzaga, senior)
28- Raptors: Aleksej Pokuševski (PF, Olympiacos-GRE)
29- Lakers: Leandro Bolmaro (SG, FC Barcelona-ESP)
30- Celtics (via Bucks): Nick Richards (C, Kentucky, junior)
Lucas Torres
1- Warriors: James Wiseman (C, Memphis, freshman)
2- Cavs: Deni Avdija (SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv-ISR)
3- Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (SG, Georgia, freshman)
4- Hawks: Isaac Okoro (SF, Auburn, freshman)
5- Pistons: LaMelo Ball (PG, Illawarra Hawks-AUS)
6- Knicks: Tyrese Haliburton (PG, Iowa State, sophomore)
7- Bulls: Nico Mannion (PG, Arizona, freshman)
8- Hornets: Onyeka Okongwu (C, USC, freshman)
9- Wizards: Obi Toppin (PF, Dayton, sophomore)
10- Suns: Precious Achiuwa (PF/C, Memphis, freshman)
11- Spurs: Killian Hayes (PG/SG, ratiopharm Ulm-ALE)
12- Kings: Aaron Nesmith (SG/SF, Vanderbilt, sophomore)
13- Pelicans: Tyrese Maxey (SG, Kentucky, freshman)
14- Blazers: Saddiq Bey (SF/PF, Villanova, sophomore)
15- Magic: Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF, Washington, freshman)
16- Timberwolves (via Nets): Patrick Williams (PF, Florida State, freshman)
17- Celtics (via Grizzlies): Cole Anthony (PG/SG, North Carolina, freshman)
18- Mavs: RJ Hampton (PG/SG, New Zealand Breakers-NZL)
19- Bucks (via Pacers): Jahmi’us Ramsey (SG, Texas Tech, freshman)
20- Nets (via Sixers): Devin Vassell (SG/SF, Florida State, sophomore)
21- Nuggets (via Rockets): Isaiah Stewart (C, Washington, freshman)
22- Sixers (via Thunder): Théo Maledon (PG, ASVEL-FRA)
23- Heat: Josh Green (SG/SF, Arizona, freshman)
24- Jazz: Jalen Smith (PF, Maryland, sophomore)
25- Thunder (via Nuggets): Amar Sylla (PF, Oostende-BEL)
26- Celtics: Vernon Carey (C, Duke, freshman)
27- Knicks (via Clippers): Scottie Lewis (SG/SF, Florida, freshman)
28- Raptors: Leandro Bolmaro (SG, FC Barcelona-ESP)
29- Lakers: Tre Jones (PG, Duke, sophomore)
30- Celtics (via Bucks): Ashton Hagans (PG, Kentucky, sophomore)
Vitor Camargo
1- Warriors: Anthony Edwards (SG, Georgia, freshman)
2- Cavs: Deni Avdija (SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv-ISR)
3- Timberwolves: Isaac Okoro (SF, Auburn, freshman)
4- Hawks: LaMelo Ball (PG, Illawarra Hawks-AUS)
5- Pistons: James Wiseman (C, Memphis, freshman)
6- Knicks: Tyrese Haliburton (PG, Iowa State, sophomore)
7- Bulls: Obi Toppin (PF, Dayton, sophomore)
8- Hornets: Onyeka Okongwu (C, USC, freshman)
9- Wizards: Killian Hayes (PG/SG, ratiopharm Ulm-ALE)
10- Suns: Tyrese Maxey (SG, Kentucky, freshman)
11- Spurs: Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF, Washington, freshman)
12- Kings: RJ Hampton (PG/SG, New Zealand Breakers-NZL)
13- Pelicans: Cole Anthony (PG/SG, North Carolina, freshman)
14- Blazers: Paul Reed (PF, DePaul, junior)
15- Magic: Nico Mannion (PG, Arizona, freshman)
16- Timberwolves (via Nets): Precious Achiuwa (PF/C, Memphis, freshman)
17- Celtics (via Grizzlies): Théo Maledon (PG, ASVEL-FRA)
18- Mavs: Aaron Nesmith (SG/SF, Vanderbilt, sophomore)
19- Bucks (via Pacers): Devin Vassell (SG/SF, Florida State, sophomore)
20- Nets (via Sixers): Josh Green (SG/SF, Arizona, freshman)
21- Nuggets (via Rockets): Patrick Williams (PF, Florida State, freshman)
22- Sixers (via Thunder): Jahmi’us Ramsey (SG, Texas Tech, freshman)
23- Heat: Isaiah Stewart (C, Washington, freshman)
24- Jazz: Saddiq Bey (SF/PF, Villanova, sophomore)
25- Thunder (via Nuggets): Jalen Smith (PF, Maryland, sophomore)
26- Celtics: Aleksej Pokuševski (PF, Olympiacos-GRE)
27- Knicks (via Clippers): Robert Woodard II (SG/SF, Mississippi State, sophomore)
28- Raptors: Leandro Bolmaro (SG, FC Barcelona-ESP)
29- Lakers: Tre Jones (PG, Duke, sophomore)
30- Celtics (via Bucks): Zeke Nnaji (C, Arizona, frehsman)
Observações
– A escolha do Golden State Warriors vai para o Brooklyn Nets, caso ela não seja TOP 20.
– A escolha do Cleveland Cavaliers vai para o New Orleans Pelicans, caso ela não seja TOP 10.
– A escolha do Memphis Grizzlies vai para o Boston Celtics, caso ela não seja TOP 6.
– A escolha do Brooklyn Nets vai para o Minnesota Timberwolves.
– A escolha do Philadelphia 76ers vai para o Brooklyn Nets.
– A escolha do Indiana Pacers vai para o Milwaukee Bucks, caso ela não seja de loteria.
– A escolha do Oklahoma City Thunder vai para o Philadelphia 76ers, caso ela não seja TOP 20.
– A escolha do Houston Rockets vai para o Denver Nuggets.
– A escolha do Denver Nuggets vai para o Oklahoma City Thunder, caso ela não seja TOP 10.
– A escolha do Los Angeles Clippers vai para o New York Knicks.
– A escolha do Milwaukee Bucks vai para o Boston Celtics, caso ela não seja TOP 7.
Legenda
– Freshman (primeiro ano universitário)
– Sophomore (segundo ano universitário)
– Junior (terceiro ano universitário)
– Senior (quarto ano universitário)
