2018 NBA Mock Draft: Who’s moving at the top?

A team can never have too much depth on the wing considering the depth of star talent at the position across the league. When the Hawks eventually reach the playoffs, Knox’s length and athleticism alongside Taurean Prince could be devastating for opposing scorers. His offensive upside could help space the floor for Marvin Bagley III, who I project them to take at the top of the draft.

Knox shot 34 percent from 3 this year and carries the star status of a Kentucky recruit, but it’s difficult to imagine him becoming anything more than a shooter with defensive upside based on his physical gifts. He had less-than-stellar defensive production as a freshman on a good defensive team (the Wildcats’ defense was worse when he played), and his wingspan isn’t as stellar as you’d hope considering his slender frame and jumping ability.

He’s not quite good enough to be in the lottery, where he has been projected for much of the season, and one could easily imagine him falling on draft night if teams like what they see from other wing prospects such as Kevin Huerter, Zhaire Smith or Josh Okogie. Knox is not a game-changer, but he could easily become a starter.

The Hawks have the chance to add a star at No. 3, so their priority in the rest of the draft should be to acquire a player they believe to be the most talented. If Knox falls to 19, there’s a case to be made he’s the BPA.