Looking for consensus on who the Cleveland Cavs will select in the upcoming NBA Draft at No. 20?
Don't.
Across an array of sources, there is no one player on the team's radar with respect to various draft analysts. Perhaps that's because of the team's less-than-definitive status.
Donovan Mitchell's contract is the key to what could possibly happen this offseason with the coaching situation and roster moves. Trying to pin down a draft scenario is akin to trying to capture a greased feral hog running down an Ohio highway. Good luck.
That being said. Here's a roundup of what could happen when the NBA Draft unfolds June 26.
Stats:7.6 points, 3 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Assessment:The writers at USA Today – Jeff Zillgitt and Scooby Axson – have the Cavs selecting George out of Miami with their selection. It's not exactly a ringing endorsement of his skills: "George is inconsistent as a scorer and playmaker, but has the ability to knock down 3s. Has shown enough as a scorer and rebounder with his size to attract first-round attention."
Stats:9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assist
Assessment:"You have to do some projecting here to buy into Furphy because of his limited role at Kansas and hit-or-miss production. However, he can shoot it great from anywhere on the floor and has the ball skills to be an attacker off the bounce. Could be a nice developmental piece for the Cavs, who don't quite have a player stylistically who plays like him."
Stats:13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists per game
Assessment:"Carrington won't turn 19 until nearly a month after the draft, making him one of the youngest players available. The 6-4 guard was merely a borderline top-100 prospect coming out of high school, but he quickly showed enough promise as a shooter and passer with good positional size to emerge as a reasonable first-round option."
Stats:16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game
Assessment:"Having another skilled big man to play between Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen could be interesting from a lineup perspective for the Cavs, since neither player offers much floor spacing. Filipowski's ability to handle, pass and shoot is difficult to come by at 7-foot, and pairing the No. 21 ranked prospect in ESPN's Top 100 alongside another rim-protector could help alleviate concerns around his defensive profile."
Stats:Stats: 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists per game
Assessment:"Edey comes off the board first for me here at No. 20 out of a group of three centers, all of whom bring different things to the table but project optimistically at a somewhat similar level. Edey is unique enough to take a chance on him - I love his toughness and mentality - and he's more polished than the two centers I slotted after him."
Stats:18.4 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists per game.
Assessment:None provided.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: NBA mock draft roundup: No consensus for Cavs at No. 20
