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The Collective Charlotte Hornets Bloggers 2018 Mock Draft

By Noah Purser

Luka Doncic #7 of Real Madrid in action during the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Play Offs Game 4 between Real Madrid v Panathinaikos Superfoods Athens at Wizink Center on April 27, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by COOLMedia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Luka Doncic #7 of Real Madrid in action during the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Play Offs Game 4 between Real Madrid v Panathinaikos Superfoods Athens at Wizink Center on April 27, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by COOLMedia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /
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ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

With the fourth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Michael Porter Jr. from the University of Missouri.

Barring any major medical setbacks during the pre-draft process, Michael Porter Jr. has shown enough throughout his basketball career to warrant this selection.

Porter Jr. was a McDonald’s All-American, Wooden Award Preseason Favorite, and was the top player of his class before Marvin Bagley’s eventual reclass to 2018.

Porter Jr. suffered a severe back injury back in November 2017, sidelining him for the season. He did come back in time for the SEC tournament and NCAA tournament, but it did not lead to team success.

Though the injury history and lack of tape will certainly be concerning for front-offices and fans alike, the NBA Combine and individual team workouts will only help Porter’s stock as a potential franchise-changing player.

Other Player(s) Receiving Votes: Jaren Jackson Jr. (3 votes)