Quality is worrying 20 years of draft reorder: Top 3 Huazi Harry Maxi Wiseman almost fell out of the first round

The quality of the NBA draft team in 2020 is worrying, and this evaluation is no exaggeration. Although several stars did emerge in the head and some pretty solid starting players appeared later, the quality dropped sharply after the top 5 or top 6 picks. Due to restrictions on the COVID-19 pandemic, it was impossible to inspect rookies on the spot that summer. NBA teams were almost "blindly selected" in the 2020 draft, and the final result also confirmed this. The NBA expert team of HoopsHype website reordered the 2020 draft, re-adjusting the pick based on the players' performance in the past five years.

No. 1: Anthony Edwards

Actual ranking: No. 1: No.

Career salary: $86.447,537

Career data: 23.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, shooting percentage of 44.6%, three-point shooting percentage of 36.4%

This real No. 1 scorer in 2020 is still firmly on the throne in this draft reorder, and this result is undisputed. Edwards is already the best shooting guard in the league today, combining the traditional wing breakout lethality and mid-range emergency stop jump shot ability. This season, Edwards made three-pointers at a career high (average of more than 10 times per game) and maintained an excellent shooting percentage of nearly 40%. He also proved his winner attributes, leading the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years.

No.: Teres Halliburton

Actual ranking: 12

Career salary: $60.055,395

Career data: 17.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 8.8 assists, shooting percentage of 47.7%, and three-point shooting percentage of 39.2%

Halliburton completely smashed doubts with his performance in this year's playoffs. He hit key balls in succession and led the Pacers to the Finals, and also shot one of the greatest winning goals in NBA history in G1. Although the style of play may seem strange, its efficiency is undisputed. From the original 12th pick to the second place in the draft reorder, the Pacers traded from the Kings, the point guard who was selected for the best team in a row is a masterpiece.

Tanhua: Teres Maxi

Real ranking: 21st

Career salary: $47.299,560

Career data: 19.5 points, 3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, shooting percentage of 46.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.1%

Another counterattacker who entered the top 3 from the top 10 pick. Maxi has proved that he is the treasure that the 76ers have found in the 21st pick in 2020. What are the four players ahead of him? Alexey Pokushevsky (without the NBA), Josh Green, Sadiq Be and Presches Achuva. The 24-year-old Maxi was not only selected as the All-Star early, but also had the potential to reach the best team in the future.

4th pick: LaMelo Ball

Actual pick: Tanhua

Career salary: $70.743,275

Career data: 21 points, 6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, shooting percentage of 42.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%

This 2020 Tanhua only fell one place in this draft reorder. Lamelo Ball had highlight moments that made people think he could compete for the No. 1 pick, after all, he was selected as the All-Star in his second season of his career. But he only played 36 games, 22 games and 47 games in the following three seasons, which seriously hindered his growth. This point guard with gorgeous passing vision and all-round scoring ability is more important than anything else to stay healthy at this stage. Even so, the injury-ridden Lamelo Ball is still enough to rank in the top five in the draft reorder.

5th pick: Desmond Bain

Actual pick: 30th

Career salary: $43.95173

Career data: 17.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, shooting percentage of 47.2%, and three-point shooting percentage of 41%

From almost falling out of the first round pick to the draft reorder and entering the top 5, Bain's career start far exceeded expectations. This player, who was once regarded as a pure three-point shooter, actually grew into an all-round scorer with mid-range emergency stop skills, while also contributing excellent rebounding and organizational skills. It is Bain's stable performance that has allowed the Grizzlies to maintain the competitiveness of the Western Conference team in the dilemma of Morant's frequent absence.

6th pick: Jaden McDaniels

Actual pick: 28

Career salary: $33.1 million Career data: 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists, shooting percentage of 48.2%, and three-point shooting percentage of 34.8%

From here, the problem of insufficient quality of rookies in 2020 is fully revealed. The original No. 28 pick McDaniels was able to enter the top 6 picks in the draft reorder. This is not a denial of his value: With his excellent wingspan and transverse speed, this wing defense expert can efficiently limit players in multiple positions, but in essence he is still a functional 3D player with limited ability to score empty cuts, and the upper limit of future development is already visible.

7th pick: Deni Avdia

Actual pick: 9

Career salary: $35.966348

Career data: 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists, shooting percentage of 46.2%, and three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%

This winger has experienced an explosion in the past two years after the Wizards have passed the slow growth period. Since the 2023-24 season (including during his time with the Wizards and the transfer to the Trail Blazers), he has averaged 15.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 49.1%. Avdia has a standard wing figure and shows tough qualities in rebounding and defensive ends. At the age of 24, he is evolving into the most popular "all-round offense and defense forward" in the modern NBA. If he maintains his current development trajectory, the picks in the future draft reorder are expected to continue to rise.

8th pick: Emanuel Quickley

Actual pick: 25

Career salary: $43.3 million

Career data: 14 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, shooting percentage of 42.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 37.5%

This shooting guard, known for his agility and change, completely subverted the draft expectations of the 2020 No. 25th pick with his actual performance. Quickley not only has the ability to change directions, but also has the killer weapon of a quick stop jump shot from outside the three-point line. The Kentucky-produced guard has grown into a modern dual-season who can provide key scores with precise outside shooting, which is often difficult for players to be caught in the end of the first round.

9th pick: Payton Prichard

Actual pick: 26

Career salary: $17.146,146

Career data: 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, shooting percentage of 45.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 39.9%

This new sixth man and former champion member of the All-China Champion signed a four-year, $30 million contract extension with the Celtics in 2023, but now Prichard has grown into an elite shooter (even with dribbling shooting ability) and a reliable playmaker who averages double-digit scores per game. Although he only started 17 games in his five-year career, he was able to enter the top 10 picks in the draft reorders just confirming the overall quality of the 2020 rookies. As one of the most influential substitutes in the league today, Prichard deserves this pick.

10th pick: Devin Vassel

Actual pick: 11

Career salary: $47.941325

Career data: 14.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, shooting percentage of 44.4%, and 36.9% from three-point shooting percentage if it weren't for the continued minor injury (attendance rate in five seasons is only 74%), the Florida State University-produced shooting guard would have had a higher pick. Vassel has a perfect second-position body shape and wingspan, and can complete difficult jump shots against defense. If his rare middle-distance hard-solving ability can be matched with a healthier physical condition, he is expected to achieve a breakthrough in the new season and thus take a step further in the future draft reorder.

11th pick: Oneka Okongwu

Actual pick: 6

Career salary: $40.422,143

Career data: 9.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists, shooting percentage of 61.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 32.2%

After five seasons of exploration, the player produced by the University of Southern California has finally shown the potential of the NBA starting level this season. Okongwu has both the ability to break through the basket and the agile defensive end, and may be able to secure the full-time starting inside the Hawks in the new season.

12th pick: Cole Anthony

Actual pick: 15

Career salary: $28.787,971

Career data: 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, shooting percentage of 41.9%, three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%

This nerve knife player who occasionally feels hot has averaged 9.4 points per game this season. Although Cole Anthony is neither an efficient shooter nor an excellent finisher, he can still perform scoring explosions from time to time. Overall, his performance basically meets the expected level of the No. 15 pick.

13th pick: Aaron Nesmith

Actual pick: 14

Career salary: $27.528,217

Career data: 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists, shooting percentage of 46.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.5%

This low-key top-level player in the Eastern Conference has become an important puzzle for the Pacers to enter the finals with his elite wing defense, solid empty-cut ability and underestimated three-point shooting. Data shows that when he is on the court, the team's net win score can increase by 9.3 points per 100 rounds.

14th pick: Isaiah Joe

Actual pick: No. 49

Career salary: $19.241,269

Career data: 7.6 points, 2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, shooting percentage of 43.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 40.2%

This pure shooter player has counterattacked from the second round (49th pick) to the lottery zone reordered in the draft with averaging 5.4 three-point shooting and 41.2% of three-point shooting in the past three seasons. When players who average less than 8 points in their career can rank among the top 14 picks in the rearrangement, the quality of the 2020 draft can be seen.

15th pick: Obi Toppin

Actual pick: 8

Career salary: $35.093492

Career data: 8.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting percentage of 52.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 35.5%

Another functional player who has entered the first half of the draft reorder. Although Toppin is not tall, he has explosive athletic ability and has the spatial attribute of three-point shooting. After moving to the Pacers, he became one of the team's heroes to enter the finals with his team's "doing the details well and not greedy for merit"..

16th pick: Isaiah Stewart

Actual pick: 16

Career salary: $30.098,193

Career data: 8.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, shooting percentage of 50.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%

This center, known as the "court guy", actually has solid basketball skills: able to set up high-quality covers, grab front and back rebounds, open up space to shoot three-pointers and send out blocks. If it hadn't for the decline in form this season, its draft reorder may be higher, and its current performance has fully matched its draft pick.

17th pick: Najib Marshall Actual pick: undrafted career salary: $14.34 million

Career data: 8.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, shooting percentage of 45.6%, three-point shooting percentage of 30.2%

There are very few stories of undrafting in the 2020 draft, and this former Xavier University player is one of them. From being ignored on draft night to standing on the NBA starting stage at the age of 27, Marshall delivered his best performance in his career this season: averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3 assists, and his shooting percentage approaching 51%, which is rare for the undraft.

18th pick: Isaac Okoro

Actual pick: 5th

Career salary: $39.268,500

Career data: 8.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, shooting percentage of 46.7%, and three-point shooting percentage of 35.1%

Okoro, who ranked among the top 5 picks with his top defensive potential and breakthrough ability, obviously did not meet expectations. The size disadvantage limits his defensive deterrence and ending efficiency at the basket in the NBA, and although the three-point shooting progress exceeded expectations, it is still not enough to make up for the gap as a high-ranking rookie.

19th pick: Patrick Williams

Actual pick: 4

Career salary: $50.1 million

Career data: 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists, shooting percentage of 45.2%, and three-point shooting percentage of 39.2%

This is another disappointment case in the top 5 pick in the 2020. Although Patrick Williams' sense of smell has not improved in the NBA for five years. Although the three-point shooting is acceptable, the offensive methods are limited to fixed-point jump shots, and even occasionally dunk mistakes. The shortcomings in the horizontal movement speed of the defensive end make it difficult for him to realize his talent on both offense and defense.

20th pick: Sadiq Bay

Actual pick: 19

Career salary: $19.47981

Career data: 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, shooting percentage of 40.8%, three-point shooting percentage of 35.2%

This forward with mid-range ball-holding offensive ability, could have gone to a higher level if it could improve the stability of three-pointers. But the ups and downs of the outside projection limits his development and fails to grow into an ideal 3D threat point.

21st pick: Trey Jones

Actual pick: 41} Career salary: $23.198,912

Career data: 8.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, shooting percentage of 48.8%, and 31.1% of three-point shooting percentage of 31.1% of his brother, Tyers Jones. This steady controller also has excellent assist-and-turnover ratio, but this is mainly due to his seldom risk passing. As a substitute point guard, it is still competent, but it is lacking in terms of starting standards. Although he has the ability to hold the ball in the middle distance, his shortcomings in three-point shooting limit his on-field influence.

22nd pick: Josh Green

Actual pick: 18

Career salary: $26.292,340

Career data: 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, shooting percentage of 48.2%, and three-point shooting percentage of 38%

Josh Green, who was regarded as a potential stock with breakthrough ability and athletic talent that year, averaged only 7.4 points per game this season but still did not meet expectations. Although he improved his three-point shortcomings in college, the 24-year-old has stagnated other technical links, which is worrying about his growth limit.

23rd pick: Kenyon Martin Jr. Actual pick: No. 52

Career salary: $14.1 million, 4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting percentage of 54.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 32.9%

As the son of Kenyon Martin in the 2000 draft, this breakthrough wing with rebounding ability has surpassed the expectations of the second round pick and at least is still active in the NBA arena, which is an achievement that many last second round picks cannot reach. However, its development ceiling has always been on qualified energy substitutes, and its performance per game of 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2022-23 season is more like a flash in the pan of the Rockets 22 wins and 60 losses.

24th pick: Sam Merrill

Actual pick: 60

Career salary: $7.684,044

Career data: 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists, shooting percentage of 40.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.6%

This "insignificant gentleman" of the 2020 draft has gained a foothold in the league with his elite fixed-point shooting. The three-point shooting percentage has remained at 38.8% in the past two seasons. As a full-time shooter, he helped the Cavaliers win 112 regular season games during this period, which is a model of counterattack.

25th pick: Nick Richards

Actual pick: No. 42

Career salary: $14.3 million,602

Career data: 7.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.6 assists, shooting percentage 64% from the field, and 20% from the three-point shooting percentage

This excellent seven-foot man has top-notch finishing ability at the basket, and can be regarded as a first-class all-in-one threat in pick-and-roll tactics. In the second half of this season, he served as the starting center of the Suns, averaging 9.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during the 36 starting games, and his shooting percentage remained above 60%, although the team eventually missed the playoffs..

26th pick: James Wiseman

Actual pick: No.

Career salary: $41.857,531

Career data: 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 0.7 assists, shooting percentage of 56%, and three-point shooting percentage of 26.2%

If it weren't for the overall weak strength of the 2020 rookie, this original No. 2 pick would probably be out of the draft reorder. Despite his talent, Wiseman has always struggled in his NBA career. After switching to the Pacers, he suffered a serious injury in the opening match of this season. He was reimbursed for the season after only 5 minutes of playing, and his future return status has become a mystery. His five-year career average of less than 10 points and 6 rebounds is far lower than the outside world's expectations for a talented insider who has only played 3 NCAA games.

27th pick: Preses Achuva

Actual pick: 20

Career salary: $18.513,126

Career data: 7.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1 assist, shooting percentage of 48.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 30.4%

The Heat skipped Maxi's decision to choose Achuva at the 20th pick in 2020 (although he already had Adebayo at the time), and now it seems to be an obvious turnover. Although this Nigerian insider can still get stable playing time, his thin body affects his pick-and-roll quality and rebounding competition. He can only rely on tip-offs and empty-ball cuts on the offensive end, and his outside shooting is even more obvious.

28th pick: Paul Reed

Actual pick: 58

Career salary: $15.648,668

Career data: 4.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, shooting percentage of 54.8%, and three-point shooting percentage of 30.5%

This energy-based blue-collar center once became the darling of 76ers fans with its fighting spirit, but its size disadvantage and shooting defects greatly limited its development space. If you want to continue your NBA career, you must continue to maintain your crazy vitality in rebounding.

29th pick: Xavier Tillman

Actual pick: 35

Career salary: $8.768,974

Career data: 5.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting percentage of 50.9%, three-point shooting percentage of 25.2%

Another short and strong inside line who relies on rebounds to compete for the league. Tillman made up for his body shape and shooting defects with his tough positioning ability and found a living space in the NBA.

30th pick: Lamar Stevens

Actual pick: undrafted

Career salary: $6.792,956

Career data: 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.6 assists, shooting percentage of 46.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 28.7%

This short four-placed position once averaged 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds in 19 games during his 2023-24 season, but his overall NBA career performance was dull, and he even needed to pass a 10-day short contract this season to return to the league. Despite this, he still showed his wing traits of insufficient figure but diverse scoring methods.

The player with the biggest gains

Nagy Marshall: From undraft to 17th pick

Lamar Stevens: From undraft to 30th pick

Isaiah Joe: From 49th pick

Sam Merrill: From 60th pick{24th pick

Paul Reed: From 58th pick{28th pick{28th pick

Kenyon Martin Jr.: From 52nd to 23rd pick

Desmond Bain: From 30th to 5th pick

Jaden McDaniels: From 28th to 6th pick

Trae Jones: From 41st to 21st pick

Terris Maxi: From 21st pick

Nick Rich Chats: From the 42nd pick to the 25th pick

Emmanuel Quickley: From the 25th pick to the 9th pick

Payton Prichard: From the 26th pick to the 10th pick

players who were high in the original pick but did not enter the first round after the rearrangement

Killian Hayes: 7th pick

Jaylen Smith: 10th pick

Kira Lewis: 13th pick

Alexei Pokushevsky: 17th pick

Zik Najib: 22nd pick

Leandro Bormaro: 23rd pick

RJ-Hampton: 24th pick

Uduka-Azubuk: 27th pick

Malachi Flynn: 29th pick

Original text: HoopsHype Staff

compiled by: Li Taibai