The 2015 NBA Draft: Top 10, 6-10

Written by Dylan Hunter Carter

The 2015 NBA Draft is full of potential at every position for years to come. With the 6th through 10th picks, 5 teams will make crucial decisions about the future of their teams and the young talents who will lead them to future success. The Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and Miami Heat hold picks 6-10 and possibility for prospects full of potential at every position. Here’s the 2015 NBA Mock Draft for Picks 6-10.

NBA MOCK DRAFT PICKS 6-10

6. Sacramento Kings: Kristaps Porzingis

It’s no surprise that the Kings are in need of a strong presence at the Power Forward position and Porzingis is the answer to their problems. Porzingis is an all around player standing at 7’0 and 220 lbs. Porzingis is known for his solid jump shot, athleticism, and interior defense. He’s also exceptionally quick on his feet for a 7-footer and maintains excellent pick and roll versatility. Jason Thompson never quite filled the role as a sidekick for DeMarcus Cousins in the low post and Porzingis would be a fantastic option for the Kings at the 4. Skills that Porzingis lacks such as tenacity in the post and passing are skills that Cousins strives in. Additionally, Porzingis and Darren Collison both excell off of Pick and Roll plays, which would provide a deadly combination against any team. Porzingis supplies a reliable option for the Kings with the 6th pick.

NBA Player Comparison: Young Pau Gasol

7. Denver Nuggets: Willie Cauley-Stein

Only 3 players remain under contract for the Denver Nuggets in the upcoming season: Ty Lawson, Kenneth Faried, and Jusuf Nurkic. While Nurkic does fill the center position, he hasn’t proven himself as a trustworthy starter quite yet. With solid size at 6’11 and 240 lbs, Cauley Stein can provide excellent inside presence for the Nuggets. In his tenure with Kentucky, he’s exemplified himself as a fantastic rebounder and a solid inside scorer. His mid range jumpshot has improved and his defense is exceptional. Cauley-Stein is also a fantastic target for lobs and can compliment the athletic playstyle of the Nuggets with his powerful offensive rebounding and monster athleticism. Cauley-Stein can fill a much needed void for the Nuggets inside.

NBA Player Comparison: Tyson Chandler

8. Detroit Pistons: Stanley Johnson

The Pistons have established a young core with tons of potential for the future. They have their work cut out for them this offseason, looking to retain Reggie Jackson and Greg Monroe while looking for new talent to bring them back to the playoffs. One position totally lacking depth for the Pistons is the small forward. The position was filled by Josh Smith, Caron Butler, and Tayshaun Prince over the past few seasons, but the Pistons haven’t found the right player to fit into their gritty style of play. 6’7, 242 lbs Small forward Stanley Johnson can provide the Pistons with exactly what they need: versatility. Johnson is an all around player to say the least. In his NCAA career with Arizona, Stanley has proven to be a fantastic all around player with potential to develop further. Alongside Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Pistons would have the right pieces to develop into a playoff team once again.

NBA Player Comparison: Jimmy Butler

9. Charlotte Hornets: Mario Hezonja

The all around swingman from Barcelona is a versatile player with a solid shooting stroke which is a necessity of the struggling Charlotte Hornets. Lance Stephenson has proven himself unreliable and streaky and Gerald Henderson lacks the offensive flexibility that the Hornets need. Hezonja can provide a reliable catch and shoot offense for rising point guard Kemba Walker to dish off to. The shooting guard and small forward positions in Charlotte are up for the taking and the addition of Hezonja could contribute the explosiveness that the Hornets need. With the exception of Kemba Walker, the Hornets have been lacking heart in their game. Hezonja is extremely passionate and can energize his teammates as well as the disappointed Charlotte fans.

NBA Player Comparison: Young Manu Ginobili

10. Miami Heat: Frank Kaminsky

Throughout his college career with Wisconsin, Kaminsky was the heart and soul of their team, however; to many scouts he isn't considered ready for the NBA level. Kaminsky will hope to prove them wrong and show that he can create his own offense and work in a system with his fantastic arsenal of skills. He’s been known as a great shooter and a great inside player. While he has been doubted in the past, the Heat have had a history of helping skilled big men find their perfect game with names such as Alonzo Mourning, Chris Bosh, and Hassan Whiteside coming to mind. With the help of the Miami Heat organization, Kaminsky can prove those who doubt him wrong, creating a valuable asset to the Heat in the process. Whiteside has become a big target for many teams after his breakout season and he may be looking for a large contract that the Heat won’t be able to offer him in the summer of 2015. Kaminsky can provide security for the Heat in case Whiteside decides to leave. Miami is in need of consistent skill and stability at the center position, and Kaminsky can provide that for them in their efforts to return to the playoffs.

NBA Player Comparison: Kevin Love

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