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NBA draft: Luka Doncic leads group of swing-player prospects

Two Bridges – Mikal and Miles – make the top five.

Across the globe, scouts and teams are enamored with Slovenia's Luka Doncic, who won a Eurobasket title and played this past season for powerhouse Real Madrid.
Across the globe, scouts and teams are enamored with Slovenia's Luka Doncic, who won a Eurobasket title and played this past season for powerhouse Real Madrid.Read moreLefteris Pitarakis / AP
    by Keith Pompey | Columnist
    Published 

As teams prepare for this week's NBA draft, let's take a look at the best prospects available. Here are the five best wing players:

Luka Doncic

SG/SF, Real Madrid • 6-8

The 19-year-old could step in and contribute right away. He shouldn't be intimidated by the NBA, having played at the highest level of international basketball. The ball-dominant player has a solid frame and the ability to create his own shot.

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Michael Porter Jr.

SF, Missouri • 6-10, Fr.

With his size, the 19-year-old would be a matchup problem on the wing. He is a three-level scorer and has the potential to be a multi-position defender. However, his health is a major concern after he played in just three games at Missouri because of lower-back surgery.

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Mikal Bridges

SG-SF, Villanova • 6-7, Jr.

A good two-way player, he can defend and is an efficient shooter. The 21-year-old is an ideal fit for a team looking to spread the floor. The added bonus is that the former Great Valley High School standout doesn't need the ball to be effective.

>>READ MORE: Mikal Bridges would be a great fit for the Sixers — if they can land him

Miles Bridges

SF, Michigan State • 6-6, So.

The 20-year-old was an undersized power forward for the Spartans, and is attempting to make the transition to small forward. He is a solid shooter but is not expected to be an offensive focal point in the NBA.

» READ MORE: Kevin Knox II

SF-PF, Kentucky • 6-9, Fr.

Knox, who won't turn 19 until Aug. 11, has arguably the biggest upside in the draft. He's a solid shooter who will create matchup problems. But Knox probably won't be a major contributor this coming season. The Floridian will need some time to develop in the NBA G League.

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