NBA Fantasy draft 2020 with every current player available
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo
If you listen closely you could hear the other 29 NBA organizations let out a collective “oh shit“ when the Greek Freak went 5-9 from three point land in a game back in November.
His game is unstoppable in all areas outside of outside shooting which is steadily improving and he just turned 25 years of age. Beyond scary stuff. Stay tuned and buckle up for what is to come.
2. Luka Doncic
The Slovenian skillman himself. This kid is 20 years old and he has a unique ability to score and create scoring opportunities for others. He is far from the most athletic guy at his position, but it does not matter given his IQ, size, and repertoire. A superstar in the making.
3. Anthony Davis
He has been banged up with several knick knack injuries and is in the middle of his eighth season. But I really do not care. Davis is top three worthy in this draft because he is one of the most elite two way players this league has to offer. Any general manager would love to have his services.
4. Jayson Tatum
When in doubt for this fantasy draft, the special young scorer and freak athlete will lead you to salvation. At 21 years old Tatum has a polished skill set that most can not build up until they´re veterans in the league.
He can be inefficient and exude some poor shot selection, but the Celtics coaching staff bodes well for the kid. He is going to round out and torch people for years.
5. Ben Simmons
There is still doubt as to whether the Aussie standout can score consistently outside of seven feet away from the basket. His lack of shooting ability and aggressiveness at times hinders him.
He simply needs to be more consistent and show up when his teams needs it most. But, luckily for him and the 76ers, it is the lone thing keeping him from number one or two on this list.
The guy has a special, god given passing, rebounding, offensive transition, and defensive half court and transition ability. If he becomes harder to guard in the half court set, there is no limit for this 23 year old.
6. Ja Morant
Ah, now we are rolling. This is my very first shot in the dark, leap of faith, on the fence selection. I mean the kid has only played in the NBA for a few months. But my goodness, has it been captivating.
He has rare speed, leaping ability, and a smooth jumper. His potential ceiling is a less physically imposing Russell Westbrook or John Wall, but with better judgement and less wreckless abandon. And oh boy that is something special.
7. Devin Booker
The Phoenix Suns finally have a pulse people! Much of the reasoning behind it goes to this incredibly gifted and hard working two guard. He can get to his spot and get his shot off wherever he likes at this point.
Couple that with his improvement in other areas of his game, thereś no doubt he was worth the extension the Suns gave him a little while back.
8. Donovan Mitchell
Slowly this man has become a little too slept on way out in Salt Lake playing for a team that is underachieving at the moment. But outplaying Russell Westbrook and Paul George en route to beating them in the playoffs as a rookie tells you this kid has that special IT factor. He too has special athleticism and play making ability to compliment his moxie.
9. Nikola Jokic
Look out, here comes the tidal wave of talented big men. We start with no bigger than the mountain himself Nikola Jokic. He has a special low and high post scoring repertoire and immediate impact on the boards. Match it with being one of the best young passers in basketball and one of the best non guard passers in NBA history, you have a budding superstar at 24 years old.
10. Joel Embiid
Inconsistency and some injury issues are the only thing keeping the Cameroon native out of the top five. Why? Heś the best two way big in basketball easily. As he is far more of an effective defender than the aforementioned Jokic.
He still has plenty of room to grow but at 25 years old with a big heart, drive, and ability, he is only going up from here.
11. DeAndre Ayton
Its tough enough to decipher these guys as it is with so many amazing players. This one is a generational talent but has barely played this year due to a PED suspension. But his low post arsenal and defensive ability forces me to place him in our eleventh spot.
12. Karl Anthony Towns
Forget his struggles of the past because frankly theyŕe in the past. Since Jimmy Butler left the Twin Cities KAT has reinvented himself, reinvented his identity and simply balled out. He is a walking 24 and 10 at this young age.
13. DeÁaron Fox
You know the association is in great hands when a guy of this talent level, leadership, and skill falls this far in the draft. An absolute speed demon with play making ability in the half court and transition game.
14. Bam Adebayo
The two surefire frontrunners for Most Improved Player 2019-2020 are Devonte Graham and this beast. Adebayo has improved his game to drastic measures. Widely thought to have a ceiling of a high end role player, he is blossoming in front of our eyes and has top 5 at his position potential moving forward.
15. Trae Young
Man, if this guy was a top flight defender there is no telling how high he may fall on this list. His frail frame and lack of defensive ability is the only glaring weakness, literally, in his game. But at a young age of 21 he has plenty of time to improve in those facets.
16. Bradley Beal
Brad Beal is one of the most high end second tier stars in the association. Although it feels like he has been in the NBA for over a decade, as a freshman declare to the NBA from Florida back in 2011, he is just 26 years of age. He has plenty of promise and production on the horizon.
17. Brandon Ingram
One of the more pleasant surprises in this NBA season has been the play of Ingram in N.O.L.A. He has utilized his 6 foot 11 frame and improved his game quite nicely. At just 22 years old he has plenty of promise ahead.
18. Jaylen Brown
JB can be a little inconsistent and erratic for sure. But his growth has been substantial since entering the league as a young pup. He is hitting his stride right now as he just had a career high 34 the other night. He is coming and appears to be worth the extension the Celtics gave him, which fans like myself were reasonably skeptical of at first.
19. Kristaps Porzingis
History shows the Unicorn has some serious red flags when it comes to his character and injury history. But he is simply too talented to be put lower than 19. His size and skillset is one that will not be seen in the league again for a while.
20. Myles Turner
I do not know for the life of me how Myles Turner missed out on all of the all defensive teams a year ago. He is one of the best young shot blockers/alterers in the league. His perimeter and low post game have taken great strides.
21. Kawhi Leonard
Oh you are right ladies and gentlemen, no one at age 28 with the slew of injury concerns Kawhi has belongs on this list. But frankly I do not care. He is so dominant on both ends of the floor as he has solidified himself as the first player to surpass LeBron James as the best player in the world.
LeBron has held this title for maybe ten plus years. It is no secret Kawhi is simply a different breed and therefore he deserves a first round selection.
22. Andrew Wiggins
You have to see this improved play from Wiggins more seriously to be a full believer in his future. He has simply been too much of a disappearing act with hollow stats in the past. But, going off this season, the kid is on the uptick for certain at 24 years old.
23. John Collins
The 22 year old Atlanta Hawk is a freak athlete with a solid low post game and defensive ability to match it. If he develops an outside game, like many of these big guys, he can be as good as he wants.
24. Kyle Kuzma
Kylie Jennerś favorite rebound from Ben Simmons is a talented player. But, he has serious injury concerns. Every time I turn the Lakers on this dude is chilling on the bench in street clothes. But his game continues to round out, as he is also a major beneficiary of the services of one LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
25. Gary Harris
Smooth is the best way to describe this mature 25 year olds game. He just plays hard and is effective shooting the ball and playing defense. He is not flashy at all but he is a guy you want on your side.
26. Marvin Bagley
For the number two overall pick of his draft this kids game leaves a fair amount to be desired. But you would be a damn fool to throw anyone to the wolves at the delicate of 20 years old. Given Bagleyś work ethic and drive, he could ascend on this list quickly.
27. Rudy Gobert
The back to back defensive player of the year is a problem for guards trying to drive and convert at the rim. But unfortunately for him and the passionate basketball folks of Salt Lake City, his offensive game is not existent outside of putbacks.
28. Jaren Jackson Jr
The only concern moving forward for Jaren Jackson Jr is that the Memphis Grizzlies are in shambles right now. But hey, they have plenty to look forward to with this 6 foot 11, skilled freak of nature.
29. Buddy Hield
The Kings ended up winning the Demarcus Cousins trade big time. Go figure huh? They won because the return value of this mature, 26 year old seasoned college player who can light it up with his shooting ability.
30. Stephen Curry
It is simply meant to be for the baby faced assassin to get selected number 30 right? He is so so old for this list I know. He has had chronic lower extremity injuries too I know. But we are talking about starting a franchise and establishing a healthy, winning culture.
There are very few better options for that than Mr Curry. He is one of the most unselfish, easily compatible teammates to ever exist in this league.
Oh and by the way he may be on a trajectory of finishing as a top three point guard in NBA history. He is sidelined now, but it would just be so foolish to think he is close to done dominating in the NBA.
Just missed round one: Domantas Sabonis, Lauri Markanen, Lonzo Ball, Justise Winslow, Shai Gilgeous Alexander
-Simon Brady