Welcome to our final 2023 NBA Mock Draft. Thank you for your unwavering support throughout the year. This draft class, led by Victor Wembanyama, is packed with talent. Get ready for a defining moment that will shape the future of the NBA on June 22.
Our full, two-round 2023 NBA Mock Draft considers information from the combine, team needs, and other factors that affect the ordering of prospects. For straight rankings of prospects based on talent, check out our 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings.
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First Round – 2023 NBA Mock Draft
1 – San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama
19: 7’4 220 Pivot Metropolitan92 (France). Comp= High School/UCLA Kareem.
The Spurs get the dominant Unicorn Bigman/Alien out of France. He is heralded as the greatest prospect, maybe ever. Let’s see if he lives up to it.
2 – Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller
21: 6’8 200 Forward Alabama. Comp= Michael Porter jr
Look, Scoot is the better prospect. Miller is just not a high upside guy. But his floor is really high. All the intel points to Miller being the guy.
3 – Portland Trailblazers: Scoot Henderson
19: 6’2 180 Point Ignite. Comp= Derrick Rose
Portland make out like bandits. Multiple teams should offer real value for Scoot if they decide to keep Dame.
4 – Houston Rockets: Cam Whitmore
19: 6’6 200 Forward Villanova. Comp= Miles Bridges
With Amen’s stock seeming to fall here is a surprise jump for Cam. He is a good fit with or without a Harden reunion.
5 – Detroit Pistons: Taylor Hendricks
19: 6’10 200 Forward UCF. Comp= Dorian Finney-Smith
Detroit needs a stretch big. While this is a bit of a reach there is no doubt that a Hendricks/Duren front court will dominate on defense.
6 – Orlando Magic: Amen Thompson
20: 6’7 200 Point Forward OTE. Comp= Scottie Pippin
The Magic make off like bandits in this mock. It’s amazing for them. They get a point guard of the future and a guy with real superstar potential.
7 – Indiana Pacers: Jarace Walker
19: 6’8 220 Point Forward Houston. Comp= Royce White/Thick Odom
Walker is definitely someone who would impress Larry Bird and Rick Carlisle. His defensive versatility will be unlocked by Rick and his offensive upside seems to be forgotten by most people.
8 – Washington Wizards: Cason Wallace
19: 6’3 184 Guard Kentucky. Comp= Jrue Holiday
Cason canceled all his workouts after he worked out for Washington. He’s a perfect fit there either as the guy coming in to finish the starting lineup or the guy to build around for the future.
9 – Utah Jazz: Bilal Coulibaly
19: 6’6 185 Wing Metropolitans 92 (France). Comp= Michael Kidd-Gilchrest.
The Jazz get the incredible opportunity here to get a great defender with some offensive upside.
10 – Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Black
19: 6’7 200 Point Forward Arkansas. Comp= Shawn Livingston
Dallas needs wing defense. Black is incredible at it and his ability to fill in gaps on offense will fit right in here. The main worry of his shooting I think is being overstated because of how bad the spacing was in Arkansas.
11 – Orlando Magic: Ausar Thompson
20: 6’7 108 Wing OTE. Comp= Shawn Marion but shorter.
Orlando getting both Thompsons is insane. Who allowed this to happen? (Me, I let it happen and am speaking it into existence) A soul crossing defense around Paolo’s offensive hub.
12 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Leonard Miller
20: 6’10 200 Point Forward G-League Ignite (Canada). Comp= Jeff Green
OKC loves long rangy guys and Miller is kinda like Poku if Poku wasn’t a bad basketball player.
13 – Toronto Raptors: Derek Lively II
19: 7’1 220 Big Duke. Comp= Clint Capela
The raptors finally get their Center of the future if they decide to rebuild.
14 – New Orleans Pelicans: Nick Smith
19: 6’5 180 Guard Arkansas. Comp= Jamal Murray
Assuming the pelicans don’t trade up for Scoot like reported this is a good consolation prize.
15 – Atlanta Hawks: Gradey Dick
19: 6’8 200 Forward Kansas. Comp= White Hardaway jr.
16 – Utah Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino
19: 6’5 210 Guard Indiana. Comp= Spencer Dinwiddie
17 – Los Angeles Lakers: Jordan Hawkins
21: 6’5 170 Guard Uconn. Comp= better defensive Max Struss.
18 – Miami Heat: Kobe Bufkin
20: 6’4 180 Wing Michigan. Comp= Devin Harris
19 – Golden State Warriors: Keyonte George
19: 6’4 170 Guard Baylor. Comp= Bradley Beal lite
20 – Houston Rockets: Jett Howard- 19: 6’7 180 Wing Michigan. Comp= Jerry Stackhouse lite
21 – Brooklyn Nets: James Nnaji
19: 6’11 200 Pivot FC Barcelona (Nigeria). Comp= Freaking Thanos.
22 – Brooklyn Nets: Maxwell Lewis
21: 6’7 175 Wing Pepperdine. Comp= Mikel Bridges lite.
23 – Portland Trailblazers: Noah Clowney
19: 6’10 210 Big Alabama. Comp= Brandon Wright
24 – Sacramento Kings: Kris Murray
23: 6’8 225 Forward Iowa. Comp= Markeef Morris
25 – Memphis Grizzlies: Bryce Sensabaugh
20: 6’6 235 Wing Ohio St. Comp= Dion Waiters
26 – Indiana Pacers: Andre Jackson
21: 6’6 190 Wing UCONN. Comp= Stanley Johnson
27 – Charlotte Hornets: Brandin Podziemski
20: 6’5 200 Wing Santa Clara. Comp= Luke Kennard
28 – Utah Jazz: Julian Philips
19: 6’8 200 Forward Tennessee. Comp= Matisse Thybulle
29 – Indiana Pacers: Tristan Vukcevic
20: 6’10 218 Big Partizan (Serbia/Greece/Sweden/Spain) Comp= Andrea Bargani
30 – Los Angeles Clippers: Jordan Walsh
19: 6’7 205 Wing Arkansas. Comp= Gerald Wallace.
Second Round – 2023 NBA Mock Draft
31 – Detroit Pistons: Sidy Cissoko
19: 6’6 170 Wing G League Ignite (France). Comp= Shorter Seku Doumbouya
32 – Indiana Pacers: Jamie Jaquez Jr
23: 6’6 220 Wing UCLA. Comp= Adam Morrison
33 – San Antonio Spurs: Olivier-Maxence Prosper
21: 6’8 220 Forward Marquette. Comp= Poor mans Jae Crowder.
34 – Charlotte Hornets: GG Jackson
18: 6’11 215 Big South Carolina. Comp= Taller Cam Reddish
35 – Boston Celtics: Colby Jones
21: 6’6 210 Wing Xavier. Comp= Josh Hart
36 – Orlando Magic: Terquavion Smith
21: 6’3 180 Guard NC St. Comp= Bones Hyland
37 – Denver Nuggets: Amari Bailey
19: 6’5 190 Guard UCLA Comp= Jordan Clarkson
38 – Sacramento Kings: Trayce Jackson-Davis
23: 6’9 245 Big Indiana. Comp= Smaller Rob Williams.
39 – Charlotte Hornets: Rayan Rupert
19: 6’6 190 Wing New Zealand Breakers (France). Comp= Jarrett Culver.
40 – Denver Nuggets: Marcus Sasser
23: 6’2 195 Point Houston. Comp= Raymond Felton
41 – Charlotte Hornets: Dariq Whitehead
19: 6’7 190 Wing Duke. Comp= Andrew Wiggins.
42 – Washington Wizards: Ricky Council IV
21: 6’6 205 Wing Arkansas Comp= Darius Johnson Odom
43 – Portland Trailblazers: Julian Strawther
21: 6’7 205 Wing Gonzaga (Puerto Rico). Comp= Francisco Garcia.
44 – San Antonio Spurs: Mike Miles
21: 6’2 195 Point TCU. Comp= Jalen Brunson lite
45 – Memphis Grizzlies: Keyonte Johnson
23: 6’6 230 Wing Kansas St. Comp= Raja Bell
46 – Atlanta Hawks: Mouhamed Gueye
20: 6’11 195 Big Washington St. (Senegal). Comp= Dwight Powell
47 – Los Angeles Lakers: Emoni Bates
19: 6’9 200 Forward Eastern Michigan Comp= Nick Young
48 – Los Angeles Clippers: Colin Caselton
22: 6’11 230 Big Florida. Comp= Chemezi Metu
49 – Cleveland Cavaliers: Jalen Wilson
22: 6’8 215 Forward Kansas. Comp= Devin George
50 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Charles Bediako
20: 6’11 215 Big Alabama. Comp= Udoka Azubuike
51 – Brooklyn Nets: Kobe Brown
24: 6’7 220 Forward Missouri. Comp= PJ Tucker.
52 – Phoenix Suns: Isaiah Wong
22: 6’3 180 Guard Miami. Comp= shorter Derrick White
53 – Minnesota Timberwolves: Mojave King
22: 6’5 194 Wing Ignite (New Zealand). Comp= Ben McLemore
54 – Sacramento Kings: Omari Moore
22: 6’6 195 Wing SJS. Comp= Juan Tuscano-Anderson
55 – Indiana Pacers: Alex Fudge
20: 6’10 185 Wing Florida. Comp= Dorian Finney Smith
56 – Memphis Grizzlies: Seth Lundy
19: 6’6 220 Wing Penn St. Comp= Dillon Brooks lite.
57 – Chicago Bulls: NO ONE BECAUSE THEY CHEATED
58 – Philadelphia 76ers: NO ONE BECAUSE THEY CHEATED
59 – Washington Wizards: Ben Sheppard
22: 6’6 190 Wing Belmont. Comp= Sam Hausser.
60 – Milwaukee Bucks: Chris Livingston
19: 6’6 200 Forward Kentucky. Comp= Anthony Bennett
Honorable Mentions:
1. Drew Timme- 22: 6’10 235 Pivot Gonzaga. Comp= Spencer Hawes with less shooting
2. Efe Abogidi- 20: 6’10 225 Big G-League Ignite (Nigeria). Comp= Poor Man’s Bam
3. Jalen Slawson- 23: 6’7 210 Wing Furman. Comp= Diet Dorian Finny-Smith
4. Azuolas Tubelis- 19: 6’11 245 Big Arizona (Lithuania). Comp= Donatas Motiūnas
5. Oscar Tshiebwe- 23: 6’8 260 Big Kentucky (Congo). Comp= Andre Drummond
6. Hunter Tyson- 22: 6’8 215 Forward Clemson. Comp= Sam Hauser
7. Pete Nance- 23: 6’9 210 Big UNC. Comp= Lite version of his older brother
8. Jaylen Clark- 21: 6-5 210 Wing UCLA. Comp= Wes Mathews
9. Adam Flagler- 23: 6’3 180 Guard Baylor. Comp= Poor Mans Lou Will.
10. Toumani Camara- 22: 6’8 220 Forward Dayton (Belgium). Comp= Carl Landry
Thank you for joining for our final 2023 NBA Mock Draft. Reminder: our two-round mock takes into account various factors such as combine performance, team needs, and other influential elements. However, if you’re seeking a straightforward ranking of prospects based solely on talent, we invite you to explore our 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings.
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Jordan Ennis
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