Top 3 Power Forwards from NBA Draft 2019

With the Power Forward position in the NBA demanding versatility at its core, it becomes mandatory for youngsters playing at this spot to possess a unique skill-set in order to thrive in the league straight off the bat. It can be be argued that the oncoming draft class sports no shortage of quality talent.

Also, it is fairly evident that the power forwards that it houses carry the physical profile for a combo forward along with being tough and versatile defenders. All of the following power forwards from the 2019 draft class are projected to be Top 10 picks overall.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the Top 3 Power Forwards from the NBA Draft 2019.

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#3 Sekou Doumbouya

Doumbouya is by far the highest rated prospect to fall in the Woxards' hands.

The Wizards will draft ninth overall in the draft scheduled to take place on June 20 and there's a high change that they might land what experts are referring to as the draft's most intriguing project. Standing at 6-foot-9 with an 8-11 reach, the French native is a smooth and agile athlete coupled with apt size and strength. His rebounding prowess and a superhuman ability to fly along the lanes during transition offense make up for the lack of a reliable jumper.

According to Julian Andrews of NBA.com,

He has elite athletic potential to play above the rim on both ends of the floor and could turn into an impactful multi-position match-up nightmare. The issue is that Doumbouya is extremely raw. He essentially needs a team to teach him how to play the game at a high level.

However, his physical tools make him able enough to hold his ground during isolated defensive sets which are complemented on the other end by his straight-line speed in the open floor.

Widely being addressed as the boom-or-bust prospect, Doumbouya is impactful at multiple positions but doesn't really look conditioned enough to play regular NBA minutes. The 18-year-old might take a while to reach his ceiling but for a team like the Wizards, he seems like the right fit.

#2 De'Andre Hunter

Hunter is an uber-talented prospect out of the University of Virginia.

The 21 year-old is the perfect rendition of a highly sought after two-way combo forward. He shot over 38% from the deep (on 55 three-point shots) along with a respectable 75% from the foul line, all of this while exhibiting promising defensive agility on the perimeter and in the paint.

With a scoring average of 15.2 points in 38 games at Virginia this year(on 52 percent from the field & 43.8 percent from beyond the arc), the Philadelphia native shows elite level movement off the ball and can beat the opponent off the dribble impressively. Hunter was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year just this past season and is only the second player (along with Culver) that the Cavaliers are considering to pick as the No.5 overall pick.

He wasn't a volume three-point shooter but managed to space the floor effectively. Hunter will be the second oldest player to be included in the Top 20 of the draft board this year.

#1 Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson is a physical specimen like none other.

Weighing at 285 pounds and standing at 6-foot-6, the 18-year-old is an overwhelming favourite, who sports a massive framework of a body and an unmatched agility to go with it. Zion has been at the forefront of Draft talks since times immemorial. Coming off a memorable season at Duke, he is projected to be the No.1 overall pick (to be picked by the Pelicans) in this year's draft. He has been arguably the most impactful and dominant one-and-done college players ever.

Although his superhuman structure does pose questions over his conditioning in the long run, Williamson is well coordinated for someone his body type. Apart from being absolutely destructive in transition and in any half court set the coaches plan on running with him, Zion also holds the weapons to guard to all five positions when needed.

His above-the-rim expertise coupled with court vision during transition runs make him a nightmare for any defensive scheme by the opposition. He has the physique to manhandle defenders in the paint and the vertical to crash the boards at will.