<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden </a>is one of the greatest scorers in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a> But as such, he also has a long history of shortcomings, the latest coming with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



Even so, Harden’s ego has often remained untouched. He always does what he wants, both on and off the court, and that’s how he’s handled every major career decision.



That’s why it wasn’t surprising to see that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> were actually a possibility for his next destination, and while Jalen Green didn’t seem too excited about that.



<h2>Jalen Green Wasn’t So Sure About A James Harden Comeback</h2>



“I think it can play both ways,” Green said on ‘Podcast P’. “It can help and hurt at the same time. I haven’t really talked to him too much about the rumors; I’m with you on that.”



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<h2>Harden Won’t Be Back In Houston Because Of Jalen Green’s Comments</h2>



Notably, the former MVP didn’t care for those comments. So, once again, driven by his ego, he pretty much shut the door on any potential comeback to the Rockets, per Kelly Iko:



“[James Harden] caught wind of Jalen’s podcast with Paul George, and he wasn’t too keen on some of the things Jalen Green was saying… For [Jalen] to say ‘it could be good, it could be bad,’ [James] didn’t like that very much,” Iko said.


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Green didn’t even take a shot at him; he just told the truth. Having a ball-dominant veteran next to a bunch of young players looking to develop could hurt their growth; that’s just a fact. Fortunately for them, that will no longer be the case.

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The head-scratching reason why James Harden didn't want to return to Houston

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What seemed impossible years ago is now a reality.<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-LeBron-James-already-knows-where-he-wants-to-retire-20230112-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> has finally broken <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-rips-Kyrie-Irving-for-enabling-racism-20221215-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s</a> record and is now the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Terrible-NBA-Referees-publish-heartfelt-statement-after-missing-blatantly-obvious-calls-again-20230130-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA’s</a> All-Time leading scorer, adding more arguments to his GOAT résumé.
James’ milestone has been a testament to his consistency and longevity, and while he might not be considered a ‘pure scorer’ or the best scorer of all time, numbers don’t lie, and the stats back him up.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kevin-Durant-Kyrie-Irving-reveal-LeBron-James-most-impressive-trait-20230131-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James’ record</a> might never be topped, not because there aren’t elite scorers in the league, but because they may not play long enough to do it. Considering that,we’ll discuss whether an active player has a chance to catch him at the top.
<h2>NBA: The Only Players Who Could Break LeBron’s Scoring Record</h2>
<h3>15. Tyrese Haliburton</h3>
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While he’s been mostly known for his playmaking this season, Tyrese Haliburton has also shown some elite bucket-making skills. He can score from all three levels, and he’ll be a primary scoring option for years to come.
The Indiana Pacers’young star has improved his scoring averages with an expanded role, averaging 20.2 points on 48% from the floor in just his third season in the league. Of course, the chances of him passing James go down if he turns out to be apass-first PG.
<h3>14. Scottie Barnes</h3>
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Former Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes has turned a lot of heads in his brief tenure in the league. He’s been mostly praised for his NBA-ready defense, playmaking, and versatility, but he can also score like the best of them.
Barnes has only shown glimpses of his efficient scoring ability, averaging roughly 15.7 points per game. However, those numbers will only go up once the Toronto Raptors trade their stars and he’s handed the keys to the offense.
<h3>13. Zach LaVine</h3>
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Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has gone to great lengths to prove that he’s more than just an athlete. He has also become an elite shooter, and he’s the kind of guy who won’t hesitate to take as many shots as needed to win.
LaVine has been around the league for some time now, and he’s had a major injury already. But he entered the NBA at just 19 years old, and has averaged 20.1 points per his career, including a season in which he averaged a whopping 27.4 points.
<h3>12. Ja Morant</h3>
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Ja Morant is a leader and a floor general, and as such, he’ll always look to make the right play and get his teammates involved. But make no mistake, he also loves to take the rock to the rim, and he can put up huge numbers if need be.
The Memphis Grizzlies will be contenders for years to come, but they will also be Ja Morant’s team until further notice. While not considered a pure scorer, he does average 22.3 points per his career, and 27.4 points per game this season.
<h3>11. Devin Booker</h3>
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It took him a while, but Devin Booker finally got the praise and recognition he deserved as one of the league’s most efficient scorers. He didn’t get all that attention because the Phoenix Suns weren’t all that good.
Booker turned heads with a 70-point performance in just his second year in the league, and he could actually join the exclusive 50/40/90 club at some point in his career. Thus far, he’s averaged 23.7 points per game, including 27.1 this season.
<h3>10. Nikola Jokic</h3>
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It’s crazy to think that people don’t consider Nikola Jokic to be a scorer, yet he’s improved his scoring average in all but two seasons in his career. In fact, he’s averaged at least 25 points per game in each of the past three years.
The Denver Nuggets will be wise to keep him there for the remainder of his career. He’s a simple guy, so he might never leave, and he does average 20.1 points per his career. But will he want to play long enough to break James’ record? That seems unlikely.
<h3>9. Jalen Green</h3>
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While not exactly efficient, Jalen Green has shown glimpses of the potential to be a generational scorer. He’s not afraid to take all the shots, regardless of who’s guarding him or the scoreboard.
Green can shake off his defender with hisathleticism; he’s got a quick triggerand a nice shooting motion. He’s averaging 21.7 points per game in just his second season, and that number will only trend up as the Houston Rockets get better.
<h3>8. Trae Young</h3>
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Trae Young’s attitude has granted him some criticism, and chances are that he’ll never stop being a defensive liability. But this young man is box-officeand one of the coldest scorers this game has ever seen.
He’s got unlimited range as a shooter and averaged nearly 30 points per game in just his second year. The Atlanta Hawks have been a free-throw machine since he joined them, as he’s got all the tricks to fool the refs and defenders. Thus far, he’s averaged 25.5 points.
<h3>7. Donovan Mitchell</h3>
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Donovan Mitchell flew under the radar in college, and he continues to be somewhat undervalued or underrated around the league. But he’s always been, and will likely always be, a walking bucket.
Mitchell often takes his game up a notch in the playoffs, and his relentless competitive nature makes us think he’ll be in the league for years to come. Throughout his career, he’s averaged 24.3 points, and he’s scoring 27.6 points per game for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season.
<h3>6. Paolo Banchero</h3>
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Some questioned the Orlando Magic’s decision to take Paolo Banchero with the first-overall pick, but it didn’t take long before he proved it was the right choice. He looks like an All-Star caliber player already.
Banchero is an elite playmaker and a physical specimen who can take any defender all the way to the rim. He’s also an elite shooter from all three levels, and is averaging 20.5 points per game in his first year in the league. He’ll be a problem.
<h3>5. Anthony Edwards</h3>
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The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t get that much love because of their well-documented struggles, so people seem to ignore Anthony Edwards. But he’s only getting better in every aspect of the game.
Edwards has been the lone bright spot in Minnesota recently. He’s made great strides as a defender, and is virtually unstoppable on the offensive end of the floor. He’s averaging 24.9 points per game to bump his career average to 21.6 points,and he’s just 21 years old.
<h3>4. Kevin Durant</h3>
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Kevin Durant is the third-leading scorer among active players, trailing LeBron and Carmelo Anthony. He’s perhaps the greatest pure scorer this game has ever seen, so he should be no. 1 on the list of people who could take James down.
However, the Brooklyn Nets star isn’t getting any younger, and he’s dealt with various injuries over the past couple of years. He’s currently 12,000 points behind James, so with his career average of 27.3 points, he’d still need to play for another five seasons to catch up with him.
<h3>3. Jayson Tatum</h3>
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Even though it seems like Jayson Tatum has been in the league for ages, he’s still quite young, so there’s a big chance he could play long enough to catch up with LeBron, especially if he stays as healthy as he’s been for most of his career.
Tatum is one of the most efficient volume scorers in the league, and one that will be a primary scorer for at least another decade. Thus far, the Boston Celtics superstar has averaged 22.1 points per his career, but he’s averaging 31.1 points now.
<h3>2. Giannis Antetokounmpo</h3>
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Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t even turned 30 and he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer already. He currently ranks 13th among active players in total points scored, even ahead of some that have been in the league for longer.
Giannis is an ironman, meaning he rarely misses games. He’ll be the Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise player for at least the next 10 years, and his scoring numbers have gone up every season. He’s averaging 31.8 points this season, and 22.4 points per his career.
<h3>1. Luka Doncic</h3>
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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has only been in the league for nearly five seasons, yet he’s already one of the most unstoppable scorers this game has ever seen. Right now, he’s the one with the biggest chance to take down LeBron James as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Doncic’s scoring averages continue to go up, and he’s shooting over 50% from the floor as a perimeter player, just like LeBron. He’s currently averaging 33.4 points per the season and 27.4 points per his career, so he’d need to keep that pace for the next 13 years to break James’ record.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-and-lebron-james-club-chris-paul-wants-to-join-after-retiring-from-nba-and-the-suns-20220917-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Paul</a> knows how to handle pressure in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Not-Davis-nor-Doncic-The-player-with-most-Clutch-Points-in-the-current-season-20221207-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">difficult moments,</a> as he did over the past 18 season in his professional career in basketball. In fact, sometimes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-what-is-the-referees-salary-20221016-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBArefereers</a> know him so well that they know when he will try to take over the game’s control for his benefit and his team.
As the league continues to be full of young and promising talent, and those players start to grow in the NBA, they eventually catch up to the tricks that veterans like Chris Paul make on the basketball court, especially when it comes to talking with refs.
Now in the middle of a harsh situation with the Phoenix Suns, where they hold a 1-4 record in the last five matchups, and Chris Paul hasn’t performed as clutch or as good as he is, these type of tricks aren’t the ones that Paul should let go easily in order to win games.
<h2>NBA News: Young star reveals Chris Paul’s actions on the court</h2>
In the last Houston Rockets win over the Phoenix Suns, Jalen Green put up a show for their fans at the Toyota Center. As he pulled up 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, the 20-year-old guard gave headaches to Chris Paul the entire game. Especially as they went down to the fourth quater to close out the win for the Rockets.
“That’s the ultimate trickster in the league. He be having the refs on his side, he controls the whole game. I didn’t even think of it like that, I was making sure we put the game away.”per Michael Shapiro.As the Suns were trying to desperately to hit thelast comeback attempt, Chris Paul rana middle pick-and-roll with Jock Landale. However, Jalen Green knew the play, organizing the Rockets’ defense and shocked everyone, especially Paul,who ended up landing before he threw a pass for a traveling call.
During the last couple of seasons, Paul has performed as one of the best playmakers in the league, especially when it comes to clutch moments. However, in the recent past, the last minutes of crucial games have been difficult for him and the Suns, especially if they are down in the game.
 
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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-whos-jalen-green-20210730-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jalen Green</a> is one of the big names from the 2021 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Draft class after making a statement in his lone G League season. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Rockets</a> have drafted him with the second overall pick and have plenty of expectations for the next few years with him.
The 19-year-old was expected to beone of the highest selections after his impressive, breakout year after high school, and having worked with the two teams with thehighest draft picks, Houston and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/detroit%C2%A0pistons-t100376" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Pistons</a>.
Well, the Pistons have ultimately decided to use their first selection on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-whos-cade-cunningham-20210730-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cade Cunningham</a>, making Green available for the Rockets in the following pick, and he hasn’t missed the chance to takea jab on Detroitrecently.
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<h2>Jalen Green admits wanting to be No. 1 pick, but not in Detroit</h2>
Green, like any player who enters the draft, was looking forward to becomingthe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-NBA-Draft-live-coverage-All-picks-and-trades--20210729-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 draft class</a> first overall pick – but didn’t want to live in Detroit, as he told Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes in an exclusive interview.
“I wanted to be the No. 1 pick, but as for the location, I didn’t want to be in Detroit,” he toldHaynes. “I felt a lot more comfortable in Houston. It felt like a real homey environment. With Detroit, it felt like I was just going back to the G League bubble, and I just got out of the bubble. That’s pretty much what it was.
“In the (G League)bubble, I didn’t really have anything to do but just stay in the gym. I didn’t have any time to get away for myself. The only time I had to get away for myself was in my apartment. That’s what it felt like in Detroit. I wouldn’t be stepping outside in Detroit. There are not many things you can do in Detroit like that. You’re going to stay in the gym and then go back to your apartment.”
It may seem like Jalen Green got brutally honest regarding the possibility of being drafted by the Pistons, or for others, it’s just a way of taking a shot at them for not making him the first pick. Either way, he has the chance of proving them wrong this season.

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The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Rockets</a><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>went from heaven to hell in just one season. They went from being one of the powerhouses of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>to having one of the worst records right after <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/james-harden-t120183" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Harden</a> forced a trade out of the team.
Luckily for them, the front office made the most of that situation and grabbed multiple promising players in the 2021 NBA Draft, such as Josh Christopher, Usman Garuba, and Alperen Sengun. Obviously, none of them with the upside of Jalen Green.
Jalen Green promises to be one of the league’s deadliest scorers and most entertaining players. And while he wasn’t the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-NBA-Draft-live-coverage-All-picks-and-trades--20210729-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first-overall pick,</a> some scouts believe that he’ll be the best player in this class.
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<h2>Jalen Green’s Height</h2>
Standing at 6’5” and 180 pounds, Jalen Green has a 6.75” wingspan and 8’5” standing reach. He’s 19.5 years old so there’s a chance that he’ll grow even more, and he’ll definitely bulk up when he starts working under an NBA development program.

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<h2>Jalen Green: Scouting Report</h2>
Jalen Green was the first top-tier recruit to skip NCAA basketball and join the G-League Ignite Team to prepare for the NBA Draft. That didn’t hurt his draft stock the slightest and helped him develop his craft playing against grown men and professionals.
Green is one of the most athletic players in the league and he hasn’t even played a single minute. He can jump off the gym and is a highlight reel in the making every time he sets foot on the hardwood.
Scoring just comes naturally to him. He can knock down shots from all three levels but won’t hesitate to attack and finish above or below the rim with either hand. He’s got the ability to create separation from his defender in the blink of an eye thanks to his crafty moves.
While not a good defender, his lateral quickness makes us think that he could be somewhat decent at the NBA level as long as he stays committed, which has been the issue with him up to this point.
There’s no doubt that he can be a 25+ points-per-game scorer in the NBA but as it usually happens with pure scorers, they can be streaky; so efficiency can become an issue for him early in his career.
Most scouts have compared him to Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine but I’d like to say he’s a combination of both. He’s way more athletic than Beal and a better shooter than LaVine was when he entered the league, but he’s not as good as a playmaker as either of them.

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<h2>Jalen Green: Contract</h2>
As the second-overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, Jalen Green will be entitled to the second-largest contract in his class. He’s expected to earn $34 million ($15.4 million guaranteed) over the next 4 years.

NBA Draft: Who's Jalen Green

NBA Draft: Who's Jalen Green - Bolavip US

The moment all basketball fans were waiting for is finally here. The 2021 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-nba-draft-preview-date-time-and-tv-channel-20210728-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Draft</a> is upon us and the 60 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/betting/2021-nba-draft-Top-5-picks-and-odds-20210728-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best prospects</a> from all over the world will get their names called and make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Basketball Association</a>. Here, we’ll let you know about every single trade and pick that goes down tonight.
There’s never a ‘sure thing’ when it comes to the NBA Draft. Scouts can make mistakes as there are plenty of intangibles that can’t be measured; such as their work ethic, development, and even luck.
This year won’t be the exception to that rule. Even though we have some potential superstars in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-nba-mock-draft-cade-cunningham-evan-mobley-jalen-green-20210727-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cade Cunningham</a>, Evan Mobley, and Jalen Green; we know that some other players will take the league by storm even if no one sees them coming.
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<h2>2021 NBA Draft: All Trades</h2>
+ Russell Westbrook traded to Lakers for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, 22nd pick, 2014 2nd-round pick, 2018 2nd-roundp pick.
+ 10th &amp; 17th picktraded between Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans as a part of the Jonas Valanciunas, Steven Adams, and Eric Bledsoe trade.
+ 16th pickfrom Oklahoma City Thunder to Houston Rockets for futurefirst-round pick via Wizards (Alperen Sengun selected).
+ 19th pick from New York Knicks to Charlotte Hornets for future first-round pick (Kai Jones).
+ 21st pick from New York Knicks to Los Angeles Clippers for 25th pick and a future second-round pick (Keon Johnson selected).
+ 22nd pickfrom Washington Wizards to Indiana Pacers for Aaron Holiday and the 31st pick(Isaiah Jackson selected).
+ 30th pickfrom Utah Jazz to Memphis Grizzlies (Santi Aldama selected).
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<h2>2021 NBA Draft Order: Every Pick</h2>
<h3>First Round</h3>
1. Cade Cunningham – G – Detroit Pistons 2.Jalen Green – SG -Houston Rockets 3. Evan Mobley– PF/C – Cleveland Cavaliers 4. Scottie Barnes– F – Toronto Raptors 5. Jalen Suggs – PG – Orlando Magic 6. Josh Giddey– PG – Oklahoma City Thunder 7. Jonathan Kuminga – F – Golden State Warriors(from Minnesota) 8. Franz Wagner – PF – Orlando Magic (from Chicago) 9. Davion Mitchell – G – Sacramento Kings 10. Ziaire Williams – SF – New Orleans Pelicans, traded to Memphis Grizzlies 11. James Bouknight – SG – Charlotte Hornets 12.Joshua Primo– SG- San Antonio Spurs 13. Chris Duarte– SG – Indiana Pacers 14. Moses Moody – SG -Golden State Warriors 15. Corey Kispert – SF – Washington Wizards 16.Alperen Sengun – PF/C – Oklahoma City Thunder (from Boston), traded to Houston Rockets 17.Trey Murphy III – Memphis Grizzlies, traded to Memphis Grizzlies 18. Tre Mann – SG – Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami via the LA Clippers, Philadelphia, and Phoenix) 19.Kai Jones– C – New York Knicks, traded to Charlotte Hornets 20. Jalen Johnson – F -Atlanta Hawks 21. Keon Johnson – SG -New York Knicks (from Dallas), traded to Los Angeles Clippers 22. Isaiah Jackson– PF/C – Washington Wizards (from Lakers), traded to Indiana Pacers 23. Usman Garuba – F – Houston Rockets (from Portland) 24. Josh Christopher– SG – Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee) 25. Quentin Grimes – SG – Los AngelesClippers, traded to New York Knicks 26. Nah’Shon Hyland – PG –Denver Nuggets 27. Cameron Thomas– SG – Brooklyn Nets 28. Jaden Springer– G – Philadelphia 76ers 29. Day’Ron Sharpe – PF/C Brooklyn Nets (from Phoenix) 30. Santi Aldama – PF/C – Utah Jazz, traded to Memphis
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2021 NBA Draft: All picks and trades

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The 2021<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA </a>Draft is just around the corner, which means that the best prospects on Earth will make the way to the ultimate basketball competition. Who’s going to be the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/international-nba-players-taken-1st-overall-in-the-draft-20200805-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first-overall pick?</a> Who’ll be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-the-5-worst-first-overall-picks-in-history-20201105-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the bust</a> of the draft? are the questions most of us ask when this day comes.
That’s why insiders, analysts, scouts, and even fans always put together their big board to do their very own mock drafts, taking into account the best player available, what a team needs, and even some trades.
Today, we’re going to share our predictions and mock draft with you, so you can also try it at home and see how it goes. Note: For this purpose, we’re not considering trades, just the position where a player is most likely going to be taken. Take into notice that teams like the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> and Houston Rockets are likely to trade one or multiple picks.
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<h2>2021 NBA Mock Draft</h2>
1. Cade Cunningham, G, OSU, Fr. – Detroit Pistons 2. Jalen Green, SG, G-League, Fr. – Houston Rockets 3. Evan Mobley, C, USC, Fr. – Cleveland Cavaliers 4. Jalen Suggs, PG, Gonzaga, Fr. – Toronto Raptors 5. Scottie Barnes – SF, FSU, Fr. – Orlando Magic 6. Jonathan Kuminga – SF, G-League, Fr. – Oklahoma City Thunder 7. James Bouknight – SG, UConn, So. – Golden State Warriors 8. Moses Moody – SG, Arkansas, Fr. – Orlando Magic 9. Franz Wagner – F, Michigan, So. – Sacramento Kings 10. Josh Giddey – PG, Australia, Int. – Memphis Grizzlies 11. Kai Jones – C, Texas, So. – Charlotte Hornets 12. Corey Kispert – SF, Gonzaga, Sr. – San Antonio Spurs 13. Davion Mitchell – G, Baylor, Jr. – Indiana Pacers 14. Chris Duarte – SG, Oregon, Sr. – Golden State Warriors 15. Jalen Johnson – F, Duke, Fr. – Washington Wizards 16. Usman Garuba – F, Real Madrid, Int. – Oklahoma City Thunder 17. Keon Johnson – SG, Tennessee, Fr. – New Orleans Pelicans 18. Alperen Sengun – PF/C, Besiktas, Int. – Oklahoma City Thunder 19. Miles McBride – PG, West Virginia, So. – New York Knicks 20. Ziaire Williams – SG/SF, Stanford, Fr. – Atlanta Hawks 21. Isaiah Jackson – PF/C, Kentucky, Fr. – New York Knicks 22. Joshua Primo – SG, Alabama, Fr. – Los Angeles Lakers 23. Cameron Thomas – SG, LSU, Fr. – Houston Rockets 24. Jared Butler – G, Baylor, Jr. – Houston Rockets 25. Nah’Shon Hyland – PG, VCU, So. – Los Angeles Clippers 26. Tre Mann -G, Florida, So. – Denver Nuggets 27. Day’Ron Sharpe – C, UNC, Fr. – Brooklyn Nets 28. Jaden Springer – G, Tennessee, Fr. – Philadelphia 76ers 29. Josh Christopher – SG, ASU, Fr. – Phoenix Suns 30. Isaiah Todd – F, G-League, Fr. – Utah Jazz
<h2>2021 NBA Draft: Top 3 Prospects</h2>
So, now that we’ve talked about the first round, let’s get to what most people really care about: The top 3 best players in this year’s class: USC’s Evan Mobley, Ignite’s Jalen Green, and OSU’s Cade Cunningham.

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<h2>3. Evan Mobley – Cleveland Cavaliers</h2>
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Info: PF/C, 7’0”, 215 lb, 20.1 Years Stats: 16.4 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2.9 BPG, 2.2 TO, 1.8 PF, 57.8% FG, 30.0% 3FG Player Comparison: Chris Bosh, Anthony Davis, Kevin Garnett
Even though he slipped from 2 to 3 in most big boards, some still believe that Evan Mobley has the higher ceiling among all the players in this class. That’s because he’s offensively skilled and versatile but also a lockdown defender in the making.
While not an elite shooter in terms of efficiency, Mobley’s form and release make scouts think that he can become a legit 40+% shooter from beyond the arc in the NBA. Combine that with elite awareness and rim protection skills and you have yourself a superstar.
On the downside, there will always be a concern when it comes to big men in today’s NBA. But Mobley looks like a sure thing at this point in his development, given his underrated playmaking skills and shooting.
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<h2>2. Jalen Green -Houston Rockets</h2>
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Info: SG, 6’6”, 180 lb, 19.5 Years Stats: 17.9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, 2.7 TO, 1.7 PF, 46.1% FG, 36.5% FG Player Comparison: Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, Clyde Drexler
Jalen Green was the first big-name player to skip college and join the G-League Ignite program. He’s been training with grown men for a year and that has definitely helped him flourish into a promising scorer at the next level.
Green has the upside of becoming a generational scorer. He can put the ball through the hoop from all three levels and has a never-ending bag of tricks and savvy moves. He can create separation in the blink of an eye, pull up from all over the court, and get to the rim at will.
As it usually happens with these players, Jalen Green tends to be streaky and it’s not fully committed in the defensive end of the floor. But his ability to finish inside with both hands is just elite, both below and above the rim. At worst, he’ll be a 15+ points-per-game kind of guy.
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<h2>1. Cade Cunningham – Detroit Pistons</h2>
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Info: G, 6’8”, 220 lb, 19.8 Years Stats: 20.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 4.0 TO, 2.5 PF, 43.8% FG, 40.0% 3FG Player Comparison: Magic Johnson, Grant Hill, Luka Doncic
Cade Cunningham has been the consensus first-overall pick in this class for months now and for very good reasons. Some go as far as to call him Magic Johnson with a jump shot, which is obviously some pretty big shoes to fill.
Magic or not, Cunningham has the combination of playmaking, size, athleticism, body control, and offensive versatility to become a nightmare for opposing defenses. Also, he’s smart and makes great reads in real-time, although he could take better care of the ball.
Cunningham can either bully-ball his way through the rim, jab-step from the elbow, pull-up, catch and shoot, you name it. He can do it all with the rock in his hands and looks like a generational talent.
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