Amico's final NBA mock draft: Who's No. 3?

Here is my final NBA mock draft, just in time for the actual thing Thursday at 7 p.m. EST.

FIRST ROUND

1. Philadelphia: Ben Simmons, 6-10, F, LSU. A point-forward type who can deliver the ball and score. Does everything well.

2. LA Lakers: Brandon Ingram, 6-9, F, Duke. Wiry, athletic, intelligent and can score. Has drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant.

3. Boston: Kris Dunn, 6-4, G, Providence. Hard to tell what the Celtics might actually do here. Dunn is staunch defender who could fit in well.

4. Phoenix: Marquese Chriss, 6-10, PF, Washington. Super athlete who would fill a need, but still pretty raw. High-risk, high-reward.

5. Minnesota: Jamal Murray, 6-4, SG, Kentucky. Not necessarily a dynamic athlete, but a good shooter and highly intelligent player. Could go as high as No. 3.

6. New Orleans: Buddy Hield, 6-4, SG, Oklahoma. Pure shooter and a winner. Pelicans could use more of both.

7. Denver: Dragan Bender, 7-0, F, Croatia. Is drawing comparisons to other Euros such as Dirk Nowitzki and Danilo Gallinari. If that’s accurate, Bender will be a find.

8. Sacramento: Jaylen Brown, 6-6, G/F, California. Can do everything well but hit perimeter shots. His potential ranges from star to just an energy player off bench.

9. Toronto: Jakob Poetl, 7-1, C, Utah. Not overly skilled, but can run the floor and finish. Would make a nice backup to (and perhaps occasional pairing with) Jonas Valanciunas.

10. Milwaukee: Domantas Sabonis, 6-10, PF, Gonzaga. Just a good all-around basketball player who’s an expert in the fundamentals. Always plays hard.

11. Orlando: Deyonta Davis, 6-10, PF, Michigan State. Physical and energetic, has been called a more-skilled Tristan Thompson.

12. Atlanta: Henry Ellenson, 6-11, PF, Marquette. This pick was obtained in a trade with the Jazz. Ellenson can play underneath or make shots from the perimeter. Needs to find a niche.

13. Phoenix: Furkan Korkmaz, 6-7, SG, Turkey. Always a threat from deep. Hard to know if he can do anything else at this level, though.

14. Chicago: Skal Labissiere, 7-0, PF/C, Kentucky. Mostly a disappointment in his lone college season, but still showed some pro skills and pro size.

15. Denver: Denzel Valentine, 6-5, SG, Michigan State. Hustling winner who does everything fairly well. Knee said to be iffy.

16. Boston: Ante Zizic, 6-11, C, Croatia. Should help on the boards right away. Beyond that, it might take some time.

17. Memphis: Malachi Richardson, 6-6, G/F, Syracuse. Very good athlete who could help the Grizzlies at the wing spots.

18. Detroit: Dejounte Murray, 6-5, SG, Washington. Natural scorer who gets after it, and could still improve.

19. Denver: DeAndre Bembry, 6-5, SG, St. Joseph’s. Really came around in the postseason and is considered one of draft’s more versatile players.

20. Brooklyn: Brice Johnson, 6-10, F, North Carolina. Good size, good mid-range game. Nets landed this pick from Pacers earlier in day.

21. Atlanta: Wade Baldwin, 6-4, G, Vanderbilt. Solid, smart player who makes good decisions with the ball.

22. Charlotte: Damian Jones, 6-11, C, Vanderbilt. Hornets would love to move up a couple spots and get Brice Johnson. If not, Jones can swat shots and is developing offensively.

23. Boston: Taurean Prince, 6-8, F, Baylor. Rugged, hustling player. Strong, runs the floor and finishes.\

24. Philadelphia: Demetrius Jackson, 6-1, PG, Notre Dame. Sixers need guards and they’ve been fond of Jackson for some time.

25. LA Clippers: Stephen Zimmerman, 6-11, C, UNLV. Still considered a potential NBA contributor despite bomb of a college year.

26. Philadelphia: Timothe Luwawu, 6-7, G/F, France. Highly thought of as a true sleeper by most scouts. Stock may drop since he’s expected to stay overseas for another season.

27. Toronto: Malik Beasley, SG, Florida State. All-around talent who can fill it up. Injured, but upside is big.

28. Phoenix: Tyler Ulis, 5-9, PG, Kentucky. Small but tough, intelligent and extremely skilled. Another guy who wins.

29. San Antonio: Thon Maker, 7-1, C, Australia. Questions abound regarding Maker’s actual age and ability. But if he pans out, he could be something special.

30. Golden State: Gary Payton II, 6-3, PG, Oregon State. Warriors are said to be high on Payton, and this is their lone pick.

SECOND ROUND

31. Celtics: Diamond Stone, C, Maryland.
32. Lakers: Ivaca Zubic, C, Croatia
33. Clippers: Malcolm Brogdon, SG, Virginia
34. Suns: Zhou Qi, C, China.
35. Celtics: Zach Auguste, PF, Notre Dame
36. Bucks: Cheick Dallo, C, Kansas
37. Rockets: Patrick McCaw, SG, UNLV
38. Bucks: Jarrod Uthoff, F, Iowa
39. Pelicans: A.J. Hammons, C, Purdue
40. Pelicans: Paul Zipser, SF, Germany
41. Magic: Caris LeVert, SG, Michigan
42. Jazz: Chinanu Onuaku, C, Louisville
43. Rockets: Guerschon Yabusele, PF, France
44. Hawks: Anthony Barber, PG, N.C. State
45. Celtics: Ben Bentil, PF, Providence
46. Mavericks: Jake Layman, SF, Maryland
47. Magic: Joel Bolomboy, PF, Weber State
48. Bulls: Isaiah Whitehead, SG, Seton Hall
49. Pistons: Kay Felder, PG, Oakland
50. Pacers: Perry Ellis, PF, Kansas
51. Celtics: Petr Cornelie, SF, France
52. Jazz: Pascal Siakam, PF, New Mexico State
53. Nuggets: Ron Baker, SG, Wichita State
54. Hawks: Rade Zagoric, G/F, Serbia
55. Nets: Isaia Cordinier, SG, France
56. Nuggets: Kyle Wiltjer, PF, Gonzaga
57. Grizzlies: Michael Gbinije, SG, Syracuse
58. Celtics: David Walker, SG, Northeastern
59. Kings: Seger Bonifant, SF, West Liberty (W.Va.) State
60. Jazz: Fred VanVleet, PG, Wichita State