The Cleveland Cavaliers head into this week’s NBA Draft with the No. 49 pick, courtesy of a pick swap with the Golden State Warriors. Interestingly enough, last year they traded for the No. 49 pick to select big man Isaiah Mobley, so they could pick at 49 two years in a row.
The Cavs are in rumors to trade up into the first round, so it’s not guaranteed that they will stay at 49. If they do, however, what’s the historical precedent for the pick? Nikola Jokic is a top-30 player all time (at least) and was taken with the 41st pick.