Auburn basketball: What NBA Draft experts are saying about Isaac Okoro

Mock Draft: No. 7 to the Chicago Bulls

Pro comparisons OG Anunoby, Andre Iguodala

In his most recent mock draft from July 29, Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman has Okoro going seventh overall to Chicago.

Wasserman notes that Bulls SF Otto Porter could opt out of his contract for 2020-21 which would give Okoro a chance at being a starter for the team early in his career.

Wasserman also praises Okoro’s ability to drive the basketball and score efficiently (60.7 percent on two-point shots) would give a major boost to a Bulls squad that finished their season ranked 27th in the NBA in both points per game and offensive efficiency.

As for the pro comparisons, Wasserman compares Okoro to current Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby. The 23rd overall pick in 2017, Anunoby has quickly become a major part of the Raptors’ rotation despite the lack of scoring ability.

Anunoby has served as Toronto’s starting SF this season and has averaged 10.8 points per game to go along with strong defense. Anunoby (6-foot-7, 232 pounds) and Okoro (6-foot-6, 225 pounds) have similar frames and athleticism.

As for the comparison to Iguodala, that is probably close to Okoro’s NBA ceiling. Now nearing the end of his career, young fans today may not know just how good Iggy was in his prime.

A former All-Star and two-time All-Defensive team selection, Iguodala was once a legitimate star and one of the best all-around players in the league. Not known for his shooting early in his career, Iguodala made his money on the defensive end, as a playmaker and as a slasher.

"“He didn’t average a made three-pointer per game until his fourth season. If Okoro can continue to improve his shooting the way Iggy did, he can be a similarly versatile forward who can slash, serve as a playmaker, defend at a high level and knock down open jumpers,” Wasserman said"