NBA Mock Draft: 5 surprise prospects who could crash the lottery

3. Leonard Miller, F, G-League Ignite

It’s hard to deny the productivity from Leonard Miller. He averaged 16.9 points and 10.1 rebounds for the G-League Ignite, frequently slashing to the rim and pressuring the defense with his unique blend of size, quickness, and finishing touch.

Listed at 6-foot-10 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Miller is another prospect whose physical tools simply pop. That is going to hold value for teams who prioritize upside. Miller has the potential to comfortably guard three, four, maybe even five positions in a given matchup, plus there’s something inherently desirable about a big wing who can handle the ball and maybe shoot in today’s NBA.

He has a long way to go in terms of defensive awareness and fundamentals, but Miller shows a promising competitive streak. He hammers the glass for rebounds and should be able to impact the game defensively in multiple areas, so long as he commits to doing so.

On the offensive end, Miller is supremely versatile. He’s a skilled finisher who showed great promise working out of pick-and-rolls with Scoot Henderson. He can grab and go off of rebounds, pushing the tempo in transition and often locating teammates with the pass. The 3-point shot needs work — as does his decision-making — but he shows touch around the paint and there’s plenty of time for him to grow at 19 years old.