Stefan Joksimovic

2027 NBA Mock Draft v. 1.0 with @CBSSports Adam Finkelstein

Sam sees a 6'7 lefty guard-wing creator who was MVP of the U18 Europeans, where he led Slovenia to its first youth gold. He describes a Doncic-like two-foot, change-of-pace game with more bounce than expected and excellent skip-pass vision. Sam's questions: a low shooting pocket that works better going right, whether he can win in isolation rather than only out of ball screens, avoiding tough defensive matchups, and limited minutes at Baskonia. Adam, who hasn't seen him live, calls it a high-risk jumbo-initiator profile: no dynamic first step, a shaky shot and a limited defender, possibly with short arms, so he likely has to be a primary option. Sam thinks he'll shoot long-term and frames the range as a Joe Ingles floor up to a Deni Avdija-type outcome if he gets stronger.

Comps: Luka Doncic (style/pace), Joe Ingles (floor), Deni Avdija (upside)

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Watched Joksimovic after an awesome summer and calls him a dynamic, explosive live-dribble creator who passes a bit and shoots off the dribble. Likes his off-ball game — cutting and feel for space — which, with his athletic tools, makes him worth a top-five-ish pick. One of the players he's gotten higher on.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft | The First Round

Calls Joksimovic the pick if you're not in the Stokes camp — a 6'7 jumbo guard who can handle, pass, shoot, make shots and playmake, the very skills the top of this class lacks, coming off a scorching U18 EuroBasket. Needs a big season with Baskonia, but could realistically land No. 1.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Thinks Joksimovic has the skill set and size to join the No. 1 conversation: a 6'7 creator who can play either backcourt spot or off the ball, handles, shoots and finishes over people. Not an explosive first step, but smart, creative and crafty with angles, creating for himself and others.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Thinks many names in the 21–30 range will go ahead of the 11–20 group, and calls Joksimovic a sneaky international name who will generate buzz and fans quickly.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Credits Joksimovic's European development with professional habits and advanced feel — passing out of handoffs and mid-post actions, smart off-ball movement and a three-point stroke drawing NBA attention. Acknowledges physical questions (about 190 lbs, average burst) but says his game is built on positioning and IQ, which ages well.

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Way-Too-Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft | FULL First Round

Calls Joksimovic one of the most fun players in the draft: a true jumbo creator who handles like a guard at around 6'7 barefoot, changes speeds and makes creative reads, with real lefty shooting touch. Notes his MVP runs at Basketball Without Borders Europe and adidas Eurocamp, and sees a swing who can climb in a class without an obvious superstar.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Calls Joksimovic a breakout at Eurocamp who could be the highest-drafted international since 2024: a 6'7 point guard who is creative with the ball, a gifted passer at 17, with a good change of pace and closeout attacks. If he shoots well, he could be the best European guard prospect in years, and he may take the college/NIL route instead.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft (Full First Round)

Raves about Joksimovic's feel — "eyes in the back of his head" — with point-forward size and recent passing that only a handful of players could deliver. Says that at worst he projects as a valuable NBA connector who extends advantages, and expects him to get stronger and quicker.

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