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Point Guard: Lamar Jackson
Similar to a quarterback, it’s a point guard’s job to distribute the ball to their teammates and rack up assists. With 125 career passing touchdowns, the reigning NFL MVP clearly can do that. Also, Jackson is known for his speed and athleticism, which can help him drive to the hoop and get some buckets, similar to a prime Russell Westbrook.
Shooting Guard: Sauce Gardner
It’s always good to have a defensive specialist off the bench who can lock up the perimeter, and Gardner has good length with 33½-inch arms to get some steals and deflections. That’s a big reason why he’s racked up 31 passes defended over the last two years, which also shows he has good hand-eye coordination.
Small Forward: Micah Parsons
Parsons is an elite athlete who would be a great sixth man and wing on the team. He showed off some impressive basketball skills at this year’s NBA Celebrity All-Star game, racking up 37 points and 16 rebounds while earning MVP honors. The only reason why he isn’t in the starting lineup is the Cowboys star lacks length at just over 6’3″ with only 31½-inch arms.
Power Forward: DeForest Buckner
The team is going to need some size in the post, which the 6’7″ defensive end can provide. He also has nearly 34½-inch arms to help protect the rim and averaged over 12 points a game while shooting 61 percent in high school, per MaxPreps. Buckner would be a good two-way player off the bench.
Admittedly, the 37-year-old will have to turn back the clock as he’s not exactly a spring chicken anymore. However, Campbell is 6’8″ and 282 pounds and would be a strong presence down low. According to his University of Miami profile, he was an All-State hooper at high school in Colorado, averaging 22.7 points per game and 3.3 blocks per game.