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There are a few things we know for sure about the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama is going No. 1 overall to the San Antonio Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans want G League Ignite point guard Scoot Henderson, but they would have to trade into the top-three to get him. Damian Lillard would probably like the Portland Trail Blazers to trade their No. 3 overall pick for a veteran star, but the front office can’t make a shortsighted deal when it has a chance to add a premier young talent. With draft day finally arriving on Thursday, it’s time for another mock draft. We tried something different for this one: every pick is what I would do with the selection, not necessarily what I think will happen. We’ve been doing mock drafts this class since the day after the 2022 draft. Keep it locked to SB Nation this week for a big board, draft grades, a 2024 mock draft, a feature on the Thompson twins, and more coverage. Here’s our latest first round mock, based on a combination of my own board and team fit.