With the 2021 NBA Draft fast approaching and the lottery complete, it’s time for The Game Day’s full mock draft. This year is set to boast one of the best basketball prospect classes in recent memory, making for an exciting 2021 NBA Mock Draft. The NBA Draft will take place on July 29.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at our 2021 NBA Mock, including a mock of the 2021 NBA lottery picks.
2021 NBA Mock Draft Round 1 updated as of Wednesday, July 21.
2021 NBA Round 1 Mock Draft
1. Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham, SG, Oklahoma State
Easily the best player in this class, Cade Cunningham certainly has the look and feel of a future NBA superstar. He does everything well that can be done on a basketball court, and while he slightly disappointed with his 2021 March Madness performance, he still is the consensus choice for the first overall pick.
After grabbing the first overall pick with some lucky ping pong balls, the Detroit Pistons will kickstart their rebuilding process with one of the best NBA draft prospects seen in recent history. Cunningham is the real deal.
Strengths
- Excellent guard skills for size
- Court vision
- Pick-and-roll game
Weaknesses
- Lateral quickness
- Passing under pressure
- Lack of above-the-rim game
