Thunderous Intentions
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2018 NBA Mock Draft first round plus OKC Thunder picks

By Tamberlyn Richardson

TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic (R) celebrates with team mate Real Madrid's French forward Fabien Causeur their team's 85-80 win in the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic (R) celebrates with team mate Real Madrid's French forward Fabien Causeur their team's 85-80 win in the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images) /
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NBA Draft - Collin Sexton
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Collin Sexton poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

. PG. Alabama. Collin Sexton. 12. player. 77

The Clippers were said to be looking to pair their two picks to move up in the draft, but seemingly so far have been unsuccessful.  Originally most thought the Clippers sat in an excellent spot holding these back to back picks, yet in truth, this is the stage of the lottery where the talent takes a minor step down.

Perhaps something will occur closer to the time the draft begins. Out of the two picks, I do see LA more inclined to take the next one if they have to center in on one and are able to trade down for the other.

My other hot take is I could see (with West’s influence) a shocker pick of Donte DiVincenzo who I still feel is the biggest sleeper pick in the draft with the potential to be this season’s Donovan Mitchell and Jerry West is just the type of man who’ll recognize his potential.

Full preview: Collin Sexton draws intriguing pro comparisons

Team needs:

The irony here is the Clippers need help either via starters or on the bench at every position except point guard and yet it feels certain if LA keeps both picks they’ll select a point guard if any of Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Collin Sexton is available. The other thing to watch for is how much influence  Jerry West has in the Clippers picks. One I’d bet on is West suggesting the team pick the best player on the board with one of their picks if not both.

Free Agents:

Picks in 2018 NBA Draft:

First Round: 12th and 13th

Second Round: none

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