With the 2026 NBA Draft less than two weeks away, the phrase \u201cmock draft\u201d continues to grow as one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts. For Toronto Raptors supporters, this time of the year means becoming familiar with the array of players that could be available at pick 19.<\/p>\n
In part two of a weekly mock draft round-up, it\u2019s becoming increasingly clear that analysts have reached a consensus on the archetype that newly extended General Manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster should consider towards the back end of the first round.<\/p>\n
Once the lottery portion of the draft concludes, a plethora of scoring options present themselves. The Raptors often had difficulty dealing with zone defences during the regular-season and were plagued by excruciating scoring slumps in the playoffs. While there are intriguing big man options in this spot of the draft, it\u2019s entirely plausible that Toronto invests in a prospect who specializes on the offensive end.<\/p>\n
A name that commonly appeared in mock drafts (and didn\u2019t appear last week) was recently previewed <\/a>on Raptors HQ:<\/p>\n Christian Anderson (PG, 6\u20193, 20-years-old, Texas Tech)<\/p>\n Bleacher Report <\/a>(Jonathan Wasserman) – June 9<\/p>\n Last Week\u2019s Mock: Bennett Stirtz (now @ 21 to the Detroit Pistons)<\/p>\n \u201cThe vibes around Christian Anderson are strong coming out of the combine, where he measured a 6\u20196.25\u201d wingspan\u2026and lit up a number of shooting drills.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026he currently has a strong case as the best shooter\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n CBS Sports<\/a> (Adam Finkelstein) – June 9<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026is one of the most skilled players, and maybe the best shooter, in this draft.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026advanced understanding of how to play off ball screens.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026questions about how he\u2019ll adapt physically and defensively, but his offence is worth betting on\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Karim Lopez (SF\/PF, 6\u20199, 19-years-old, NBL)<\/p>\n NBADraft.net<\/a> (Aran Smith) – June 9<\/p>\n Last Week: Isaiah Evans (now @ 21 to Detroit Pistons)<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026appealing blend of size, athleticism, and versatility that fits the modern NBA game\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026physical profile to guard multiple positions\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026.smooth and athletic mover\u2026.aggressive attacking the rim\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026.streaky scorer and occasionally disappear for stretches\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026questions surrounding his toughness, motor\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Ebuka Okorie (PG, 6\u20192, 19-years-old, Standford)<\/p>\n The Ringer<\/a> (Danny Chau) – May 27<\/p>\n Last Week: Bennett Stirtz (now @ 22 to Philadelphia 76ers)<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026might be the best driver in the class, with unrivalled acceleration and finishing ability\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWas like electricity finding the ground when it came to paint touches\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWill inevitably get attacked on defence\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCould stand to balance out his comfort level shooting the ball on the right side of the floor\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/a> (Sam Vecenie) – June 8<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026would give them another creator on offence, something they could use to take the next step into the second round of the playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs long his jumper holds up, he would be terrific next to both Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley.\u201d<\/p>\n Labaron Philon (PG, 6\u20194, 20-years-old, Alabama)<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports<\/a> (Kevin O\u2019Connor) – June 5<\/p>\n Last Week: Bennett Stirtz (now @ 28 to Minnesota Timberwolves)<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026a shifty, score-first point guard who blossomed into one of the best guards in college\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026buttery floaters, a deceptive handle, and a feel for running an offence\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026a below-the-rim athlete and listed under 180 pounds\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Bennett Stirtz (PG, 6\u20194, 22-years-old, Iowa)<\/p>\n