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The long-awaited NBA Draft 2020 has just concluded, and it was an exciting one, to say the least. This class of rookies has been a highly anticipated one, with the likes of Lamelo Ball and James Wiseman among its ranks. Experts didn't have a consensus for any pick in the lottery of this draft and in the end, there were more than just a few surprises.
With that in mind, here are five franchises that secured the biggest wins during NBA Draft 2020.
NBA Draft 2020: 5 of the biggest wins from the night
We will be looking at prospects who went to a position that made them absolute steals in NBA Draft 2020. Additionally, while we will be paying attention to the fit of the prospect to the team, it won't play a major role as a discerning factor.
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Without further ado, let's begin.
#5 Golden State Warriors (Nico Mannion)
Several insiders had reported that Nico Mannion's stock had gone up and that the prospect was being targeted by several franchises in the late first round.
So, when the player fell to the Golden State Warriors as the 48th pick in NBA Draft 2020, the franchise must have been thanking their lucky stars.
The franchise needs a back-up point guard in their roster behind Stephen Curry, and Nico Mannion is the perfect candidate. The prospect has all the tools to be a very good playmaker and has also shown flashes of becoming a great scorer as well.
His efficiency of just 39.2% from the field and 32.7% from deep aren't very impressive right now. But given time, the 19-year-old could develop into the perfect second-unit player for the Golden State Warriors.
#4 New York Knicks
Experts are still clueless as to how Obi Toppin dropped past the 5th pick in NBA Draft 2020. However, it was the New York Knicks fortune that they picked the 22-year-old at 8th overall.
Toppin is by far one of the most polished prospects in this draft class. A 6'9" forward, the prospect is a threat from both sides of the arc and is a very good shot creator as well.
The defensive end is where Obi Toppin needs to develop his IQ and positioning. Given his willingness to learn, the player could develop into the best player to come out of NBA Draft 2020.
#3 Sacramento Kings (Tyrese Haliburton)
Tyrese Haliburton is a prospect who had seen his draft stock rise dramatically ahead of NBA Draft 2020.
Insiders believed that the player had a genuine chance at being the first overall pick on the all-important night. And yet, when the night came, the 20-year-old saw his name slip all the way to 12th, where the Sacramento Kings picked him up.
The 20-year-old has a stunning game. The 6'5" guard is a very good scorer and can be a great playmaker in the league one day. His efficiency is also noteworthy as he shot 50.4% from the field and 41.9 % from behind the arc.
Overall, Tyrese Haliburton has the potential to be a star in the league. His development could make the teams before the Sacramento Kings regret that they didn't pick him in NBA Draft 2020.
#2 Detroit Pistons (Killian Hayes)
NBA insider Kevin O'Connor had Killian Hayes going first overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves in his mock drafts ahead of tonight. So, when the prospect dropped to the Detroit Pistons at 7, many experts were more than just surprised on draft night.
Hayes is an incredibly polished prospect who excels at practically all facets of being a point guard. The 19-year-old is a brilliant playmaker and a very good scorer. He is also a good shooter from deep, making 39.0% of his threes in the Euro League. He is a very smart defender and has the potential to be elite guarding the one and the two in the future.
With NBA rumors linking Derrick Rose to a host of franchises, the Detroit Pistons need another point guard. And the franchise may have added the most complete player at his position from NBA Draft 2020.
#1 Washington Wizards (Deni Avdija)
How in the world did Deni Avdija drop all the way down to the 9th pick in NBA Draft 2020?
A 6'7" small forward, the 19-year-old is an exceptional playmaker for his position. His inside offense is elite, with the prospect showing great touch around the rim. While his outside shooting still needs work, he has shown the potential to be an above-average shooter from deep in the NBA.
The Washington Wizards have quite simply found a gem. If the franchise allows Deni Avdija time to develop, he could become a transcendent player in the league.
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