In FanSided's 2026 NBA Mock Draft, the Sacramento Kings got the sixth pick, proving they can't catch a break even in theoretical scenarios. What they did get was Jayden Quaintance, a legit rim protector and paint dominator who could be the powerhouse defender the Kings desperately need.
Quaintance is an 18-year-old sophomore playing center for Kentucky, and has definitely reminded people whose house they're in. At 6-feet 9-inches and 225 pounds, he has the size and strength to muscle pretty much everybody and anybody around. And he does so on a regular basis.
Without question, he is one of the best defenders out there.