Below is
the 2017 NBALord.com Mock Draft. Enjoy!
1.
Philadelphia
76ers-Washington freshman PG Markelle
Fultz: The Philadelphia 76ers traded the #3 pick in the draft to the Boston
Celtics so that they could land Markelle
Fultz. At 6’4”, 190 pounds, Fultz is a gifted scorer with great athleticism
(6’10” wingspan), capable of playing point guard and shooting guard. He attacks the hole really well and has all
the pieces to be an elite point guard in the NBA. The fact that he’s going to
go #1 despite not even getting the Huskies to the NIT just shows you how much
upside NBA GMs think he has.
2. Los Angeles Lakers-UCLA freshman PG Lonzo Ball: At 6’6”, 190 pounds, Lonzo Ball has great size for the point guard position. He handles
the ball really well, has great court vision, and gets compared to Jason Kidd as a big, physical guard
that can absolutely kill opponents in transition. His shot is a little funky, but he did shoot
41.2% from three-point range last season, so there’s no reason to not think he
can’t carry it over to the NBA. The Lakers could use an elite point guard to
build around and with Markelle Fultz off the board, Lonzo Ball is the guy the
Lakers have to pick at #2.
3.
Boston
Celtics-Kentucky freshman PG De’Aaron
Fox: At 6’3”, 170 pounds, De’Aaron
Fox gets comparisons to John Wall
due to his speed and shiftiness. Fox has a lot of tools in his tool kit. He can
score around the basket in a wide variety of ways, possessing a nice floater,
etc. The Celtics may not see Isaiah Thomas
as part of their long-term plans and might want to explore trading him next
season. Fox might be a better long-term option at point guard and allow the
Celtics to use Thomas as a trade chip in the future.
4. Phoenix
Suns-Kansas freshman SF Josh Jackson:
At 6’8”, 205 pounds, Josh Jackson is
a prototypical wing. He has great athleticism, attacks the rim, and has all the
tools to be an elite two-way player in the NBA.
He needs to improve his shooting if he wants to reach his full
potential, but there’s good reason to think he can. The Suns missed out on Jaylen Brown last year, but I think
they’ll get a crack at Josh Jackson this year. The Suns could use an elite wing
to build around for the future, making Jackson a natural fit.
5. Sacramento Kings- Florida State freshman SF Jonathan Isaac: Jonathan Isaac is a 6’10”, 210 pound wing that gets comparisons to Kevin Durant due to his combination of
size, speed, ball-handling, and shooting touch. The sky is the limit for this
kid and is a no-brainer selection for a Sacramento franchise in desperate need
of a franchise player.
6. Orlando Magic- Duke freshman small forward Jayson Tatum: At 6’8”, 205 pounds, Jayson Tatum has a very smooth game. He
handles the ball well and can score at all three levels: inside, mid-range, and
from beyond the arc. He shot 50.4%
inside the arc, 34.2% from beyond the arc, and 84.9% from the foul line. He’d be a no-brainer get for the Magic.
7. Minnesota Timberwolves- Arizona freshman power forward Lauri
Markkanen: Lauri Markkanen gets
comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki as a
European 7-footer with a smooth shooting stroke with NBA three-point range. If
Markkanen lives up to the Nowitzki hype, he’ll walk away as the best player in
this draft. The Timberwolves would be foolish to pass on him. He would fit
nicely playing alongside Andrew Wiggins
and Karl-Anthony Towns as a stretch
four.
8. New York Knicks-Gonzaga freshman center Zach Collins: At 6’11”, 230 pounds, Zach Collins has great size for an NBA
big man. He runs the floor well and is very light on his feet. He finishes well
around the basket and has the potential to be a stretch big man with more
development. Collins would be a nice big man playing alongside Kristaps Porzingis.
9. Dallas Mavericks-Kentucky freshman shooting guard Malik Monk: At 6’3”, 200 pounds, Malik Monk is a bit undersized for the
shooting guard position, but he makes up for it with his athleticism and
versatility. He can guard both shooting guards and point guards due to his
quickness and thrives in the open floor, capable of throwing it down in
transition. The Mavericks could use a young, athletic wing that plays hard on
both ends of the floor, making Monk a perfect fit for this Mavericks team.
10. Sacramento Kings-NC State freshman point guard Dennis Smith: Listed at 6’2”, 195
pounds, Dennis Smith is an explosive
point guard that can get to the rim and make plays. He has great scoring instincts and has no
problem finishing through contact. He projects to be a really good two-way
player, who knows how to get steals and get out in transition. The Kings could
really use a dynamic playmaker in the backcourt, which is why I think Dennis
Smith would be a great fit for them.
11. Charlotte Hornets-France shooting guard Frank Ntilikina: At 6’5”, 190 pounds, Frank Ntilikina has great tools for a
shooting guard. He has a wingspan that is nearly 7-feet. He handles the ball
really well and thrives in transition due to his athleticism and ability to
handle the ball. He draws comparisons to Danté
Exum, so in many ways he projects to be more of a point guard at the NBA
level. While there is the presence of Kemba
Walker at point guard, Ntilikina still makes sense because of his upside
and potential to play alongside Walker at the shooting guard position. He’d be
a great pickup for the Hornets.
12. Detroit Pistons-Adelaide 36ers small
forward Terrance Ferguson: Terrance
Ferguson came out of high school as a 5-star talent and opted to spend one
year overseas as opposed to one year in college. At 6’7” 185 pounds, he has the
potential to be a jack-of-all-trades type of wing. He can facilitate, get to
the rim, and score from beyond the arc as a catch and shoot type of guy. A
combination of Kentavious Caldwell Pope
and Terrance Ferguson out on the wing would be pretty tough to stop.
13. Denver Nuggets-Louisville shooting guard Donovan Mitchell: While being only 6’2”, Donovan Mitchell weighs 210 pounds and
sports a very impressive 6’10” wingspan. He has great physical tools to work
with and knows how to get to the basket. He absorbs contact well and has the
potential to be a very versatile shooting guard. He’d be a nice fit alongside Emmanuel Mudiay in the backcourt.
14. Miami Heat-UCLA freshman power forward T.J. Leaf: At 6’10”, 225 pounds, T.J. Leaf moves very well for a player
of his size. He handles the ball really well and can score in multiple ways. He
can score from outside, he can score from inside, etc. He’s very athletic and
can attack the rim for the hammer dunk. The Heat need a power forward and in my
opinion, Leaf is the best power forward on the board at this point.
15. Portland Trail Blazers- Texas freshman center Jarrett Allen: At
6’10”, 235 pounds, Jarrett Allen is
a physical freak (7’6” wingspan and 9’2” standing reach). He’s a very fluid
athlete who runs the floor well with the potential to be a fantastic rim
protector in addition to being an elite big man on offense. The physical tools
are there, it’s just a matter of him developing and polishing his game.
16. Chicago Bulls-Kentucky freshman power forward/center Bam Adebayo: At 6’10”, 245 pounds, Bam Adebayo is a load, possessing tremendous strength and
athleticism. He attacks the offensive glass really well and projects to be a
big man that provides a lot of energy. With Joakim Noah no longer on the team, the Bulls could use another big
man like that.
17. Milwaukee Bucks-Utah junior power forward Kyle Kuzma: Kyle Kuzma is a very polished big man, at 6’9”, 225 pounds. He
scores really well around the basket and has a lot of moves at his disposal:
Jump hooks, up and unders, etc. While he doesn’t have as much long-term upside
as others, he projects to be a guy who could come in and be a solid player from
day one. The Bucks are a playoff team looking to get better right away, making
Kuzma a good fit for their team.
18. Indiana Pacers-Duke freshman power forward Harry Giles: At 6’10”, 235 pounds, Harry Giles is an excellent athlete
that projects to be a high-energy player on both ends of the floor. He’s torn
the ACL in both of his knees and the MCL in his left knee, preventing him from
going higher in the draft. But at this stage of the draft, he’s worth the
gamble if you are a Pacers team looking for another big man to pair with Myles Turner.
19. Atlanta Hawks-Wake Forest sophomore power forward John Collins: With Dwight Howard traded to the Hornets and
Paul Millsap’s future with the team
uncertain, the Hornets could use an active big man like John Collins. Listed at 6’10”, 235 pounds, Collins runs the floor
well for a big man and knows how to get it done down on the block (19 points
and 10 rebounds per game last season). He’s a bit more one dimensional in that
doesn’t isn’t a stretch four kind of player, but he still has tons of upside
and pieces to work with.
20. Portland Trail Blazers-Creighton freshman center Justin Patton: Justin Patton is a legit 7-footer with
a great physical profile weighing 235 pounds and possessing a standing reach in
the neighborhood of 9’3”. He is very agile for his size and shows promise on
the offensive end. With three picks in
the first round, the Trail Blazers can live a little and go after a second
talented big man if they wish. I think he’d be worth rolling the dice on at
this point.
21. Oklahoma City Thunder-Duke sophomore shooting guard Luke Kennard: The
Oklahoma City Thunder could use a quality shooter to help take some of the
pressure off of Russell Westbrook. Luke Kennard could be just what the
doctor ordered as a 6’6”, 195 pound shooting guard who shot 43.8% from
three-point range last season while averaging 19.5 points per game. If he’s
available, the Thunder would be wise to take him.
22. Brooklyn Nets-UCLA freshman center Ike Anibogu: At 6’10”, 250 pounds, Ike Anibogu is a load down on the
block. He has great physical tools to work with and has all the pieces to
become an elite NBA big man. He needs a lot of development to reach his
potential, but the Nets are a team that needs to draft with the long-view in
mind. He’s worth a roll of the dice if you are the Nets.
23. Toronto Raptors-North Carolina junior small forward Justin Jackson: Justin Jackson is a 6’8”, 200 pound
small forward that averaged 18.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game
last season on 37.0% shooting from the field and 74.8% shooting from the foul
line. The Raptors don’t need another Bruno
Caboclo. They need a guy who can come in right away and contribute. Justin
Jackson projects to be that kind of rookie.
24. Utah Jazz-California sophomore power forward Ivan Rabb: I cover Cal for
Rivals.com, so I’m very familiar with Ivan
Rabb’s game. He can shoot from beyond the arc, he can score down on the
block, and he rebounds very well. At
6’10”, 220 pounds Rabb has good physical tools to work with and should be able
to fill out in time. The Jazz are expected to part ways with Derrick Favors and I think Rabb has
what it takes to be a nice replacement for him.
25. Orlando Magic-Michigan junior power forward DJ Wilson: At 6’10”, 235 pounds,
there’s a lot to like about D.J. Wilson.
He’s very quick and knows how to move without the basketball as a cutter. He
can shoot from three-point range and knows how to kill opponents in transition.
He has the potential to play small forward and act almost as a stretch-four
type of guy. He’d be a nice fit for an Orlando Magic team that has multiple
needs.
26. Portland Trail Blazers-Kansas State senior shooting guard Wesley Iwundu:
At 6’7”, 195 pounds, Wesley Iwundu
can do a lot of things. He shoots the ball well from beyond the arc (37.6%) and
is also a very explosive athlete who knows how to attack the rim. He averaged
16.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per 40 minutes and projects to be a good defender
at the next level. Plus, he’s got a lot of experience as a senior and should be
able to contribute right away. The Trail Blazers would benefit from an athletic
two-way wing with his abilities.
27. Los Angeles Lakers-South Carolina sophomore point guard P.J. Dozier: At 6’6”, 200
pounds, P.J. Dozier has great
athleticism and is getting more comfortable running the point guard position.
He has great physical tools with a 7-foot wingspan and could wind up being a
major steal at this point in the draft. He needs to improve his shooting and
ball-handling to maximize his potential.
He could be a nice backup point guard for Lonzo Ball in the future.
28. Los Angeles Lakers-Oregon junior power forward Jordan Bell: Jordan Bell is a high-energy big man who attacks the glass and
knows how to hold his own down low. At 6’8”, 225 pounds, he is an absolute bull
inside. He is one of the most physical players in this draft. The Lakers could
use more toughness down low, making Bell a good fit.
29. San Antonio Spurs-Purdue sophomore center Caleb Swanigan: At 6’9”, 250 pounds, Caleb Swanigan has great physical tools
to work with. He is massive and can do more than just score down on the block.
He can shoot from three-point range and has the pieces to be used as a stretch
four, though he is still best down on the block. If he gets a chance to work
with the Spurs, he could walk away being one of the best players in this whole
draft when it is all said and done.
30. Utah Jazz-Florida State sophomore shooting guard Dwayne Bacon: Dwayne Bacon is a prototypical NBA
wing. At 6’6”, 200 pounds he can shoot from NBA range, he can attack the rim,
he can defend multiple positions, has great athleticism, etc. He’s a very safe pick
at this point of the draft.
31. Charlotte Hornets-Syracuse sophomore power forward Tyler Lydon: Tyler Lydon is a 6’9” 215 pound stretch-four who shot approximately
40% from three-point range in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. He
sports a 7’0” wingspan and has the tools to hold his own down on the block,
averaging 8.6 rebounds per game in his sophomore season. Lydon would be an
interesting fit on the Hornets given his unique skillsets. Cody Zeller is a traditional center and Frank Kaminsky is a7-foot stretch four. Adding Lydon to the mix
could be interesting.
32. Phoenix Suns-Duke freshman point guard Frank Jackson: Given that he was a 5-star
talent coming out of high school with big expectations, Frank Jackson has tons of upside for a second-round pick. He’s kind
of an anomaly in that way. He’s a kid who may have been wise to come back to
Duke for his sophomore year so as to boost his draft stock. Jackson would give
the Suns more depth in the backcourt and another guy who can score (40% from
three-point range last season). He’s got great athleticism and really is a
first-round level talent. He’d be an absolute steal for the Suns at this point
of the draft. If he reaches his maximum potential, he could make either Eric Bledsoe or Brandon Knight expendable, allowing the Suns to build a more well-rounded
roster.
33. Orlando Magic- BC Zalgiris center Isaiah Hartenstein: At 7’0”, 250 pounds, Isaiah Hartenstein has great physical
tools to work with, sporting a 7’2” wingspan. He runs the floor well and is a
great athlete. He’s got great pick and roll potential as well as pick and pop,
which is where you pop out for the three after the screen as opposed to rolling
to the basket. There’s a lot to like about Isaiah Hartenstein. The Magic would
be very tempted to take him if he became available.
34. Sacramento Kings-Xavier sophomore point guard Edmond Sumner: At 6’5”, 175 pounds, Edmond Sumner has tons of upside. He’s
extremely quick and knows how to get to the hole with ease. Offensively, he has
the potential to be both an elite point guard and slashing shooting guard. With
a 6’8” wingspan to go along with his quickness, he can guard both point guards
and shooting guards. The Kings could use a dynamic scorer in the backcourt,
making Sumner an attractive selection.
35. Orlando Magic-Oklahoma State sophomore point guard Jawun Evans: The Orlando Magic
have a lot of draft picks to use in this draft. Spending a pick on a quick
point guard that is a crafty scorer around the rim wouldn’t be a bad move. Jawun Evans would be an intriguing
selection for the Magic.
36. Philadelphia 76ers- South Carolina senior shooting guard
Sindarius Thornwell: At 6’5”, 212 pounds, Sindarius Thornwell does a lot of things well. Last season he shot
39.2% from three-point range and averaged 24.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.5
steals per 40 minutes. With four picks in the second round, he’d be a nice
pickup for the 76ers.
37. Boston Celtics-Nevada sophomore power forward Cam Oliver: At 6’8”, 240 pounds, Cam Oliver is a very explosive athlete.
He throws it down with ease like he’s playing in a video game. He runs the
floor really well and handles the ball well for a big man. He’s very active on
the glass and plays with a lot of energy. He can shoot from three-point range
and has stretch four potential. He’s sort of a jack-of-all-trades type of power
forward with a high motor.
38. Chicago Bulls-North Carolina freshman center Tony Bradley: At 6’10”, 250 pounds, Tony Bradley has a very good body on him. He has a 7’4” wingspan
and should have no problem holding his own against NBA bigs. He isn’t an
explosive athlete like other big men in this draft, but he projects to be a
solid off the bench big man that can get you some rebounds, block some shots,
and points in the paint. He’s a pretty safe pick at this point of the draft.
39. Philadelphia 76ers-Indiana sophomore power forward OG Anunoby: At 6’7”, 235 pounds, OG Anunoby really prides himself on his
defense and has the tools to be an elite defender in the NBA. If he improves
his offense and figures out more ways to score, he could stick in the league
due to his defensive potential. He’d be nice pickup for Philly at this stage of
the draft.
40. New Orleans Pelicans- Colorado senior point guard Derrick White: Derrick White has gone from a Division
II basketball player to an NBA prospect. Very impressive stuff. He’s a
versatile scorer that can play the point guard or shooting guard position. He’d
be a nice addition to the Pelicans’ backcourt.
41. Atlanta Hawks-Oregon sophomore shooting guard Tyler Dorsey: Tyler Dorsey’s main strength is his ability to score. He was a big-time
player in the NCAA Tournament and helped lead the Ducks to the Final Four. He
could be one of those guys that we look back on and ask why he didn’t go in the
first round. He could be a nice steal for a Hawks team in need of some young
talent.
42. Utah Jazz-Oregon junior small forward Dillon Brooks: Like his former Oregon
teammate Tyler Dorsey, Dillon Brooks
has killer scoring instincts and has no problem taking the big shot. He’s
another guy who I think is a first round level talent due to his mentality and
ability to score. He’d be an absolute steal for the Jazz at #42.
43. Houston Rockets-SMU junior small forward Semi Ojeleye: At 6’7”, 235 pounds, Semi Ojeleye is a multi-faceted player
that can do a lot of things. He can act as a stretch-four due to his three-point
shooting, he handles the ball well for a forward, and has some upside on
defense. He projects to be a guy who could make an impact right away and help
out a playoff team like the Houston Rockets.
44. New York Knicks-Villanova senior shooting guard Josh Hart: At 6’5”, 205 pounds, Josh Hart has good size for an NBA
shooting guard. He averaged 18.7 points per game on 51.0% shooting from the
field and 40.4% shooting from three-point range. He took home Big East Player
of the Year honors and established himself as one of the top players in the
country. His age is why he isn’t projected to go higher, but on the flip side
he should be an instant contributor. He’d be a nice fit with a Knicks team that
could use some help right away as well as better three-point shooting.
45. Houston Rockets- France power forward Matthias Lessort: At 6’9”, 235 pounds, Matthias Lessort has great athleticism
and can really elevate above the rim. Elite level athlete. He is very active on
the boards and has the potential to be a really good defender in the paint.
Another guy who could come in and help the Rockets right away.
46. Philadelphia 76ers-Houston senior shooting guard Damyean Dotson: Damyean Dotson has good size for an NBA wing at 6’6”, 205 pounds
and has the athleticism to hang with NBA wings sporting a 38-inch max vertical
leap. He shot 44.3% from three-point range last season, shot 83.0% from the
foul line, and averaged 17.4 points per game to go along with 6.9 rebounds.
He’s got the tools to be a very good two-way wing in the NBA.
47. Indiana Pacers-Latvia center Anzejs Pasecniks: At 7’1”, 220 pounds, Anzejs Pasecniks has great size for an
NBA center. He needs to put on a little bit more weight and get stronger. If he
can get better on defense, he could be a gem of a find given his potential to
be a nice finisher in the pick and roll. Plus, you can’t teach height.
48. Milwaukee Bucks-Valparaiso senior power forward Alec Peters: At 6’8”, 235 pounds, Alec Peters can shoot it from deep.
He’s a legit stretch four who NBADraft.net compares to Matt Bonner. If he’s
going to stay in the league he’s going to have to really prove his worth as a
knockdown shooter because athleticism isn’t his calling card. I think a stretch
four like him would be a nice fit in Milwaukee. He’d add another dimension to
their offense.
49. Denver Nuggets-Clemson senior small forward Jaron Blossomgame: At 6’7”, 215
pounds, Jaron Blossomgame is an
elite level athlete that is very explosive. He is tough to handle in transition
and has all the tools to be a really good two-way player in the NBA. He’s just
a reminder that in order to be a high pick in the NBA Draft you need to be more
than just a freak athlete. He averaged 17.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game
last season, but most of his scoring was around the basket (25.5% shooting from
three-point range). I do think he’s a guy who could wind up being a major steal
just given his physical tools. Plus, his 71.3% foul shooting indicates he’s got
some potential as a shooter. He’s a
low-risk, high-reward type pick at this stage.
50. Philadelphia 76ers-Baylor junior power forward Johnathan Motley: At 6’9”, 240 pounds, Johnathan Motley has great physical
tools to work with, sporting a 7’3.5” wingspan and 9’3” standing reach. He has
great athleticism and can score the rock both around the rim and from the
mid-range. If he can extend his range to the NBA three, he could have a
legitimate career in the NBA. He’s definitely worth inviting to camp if you are
the 76ers.
51. Denver Nuggets-Indiana sophomore center Thomas Bryant: Thomas Bryant is a 6’11”, 250 pound big man with a 7’5” wingspan
and 9’3.5” standing reach. He’s also no slouch athletically. He’s got the
potential to be a solid two-way big man in the NBA.
52. New Orleans Pelicans-Georgetown junior shooting guard L.J. Peak: L.J. Peak is a bit undersized for a shooting guard at 6’4”, 215
pounds, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have an NBA future. The most
impressive thing about Peak is how he has improved ever year since his freshman
year at Georgetown. He went from 7.9 points per game as a freshman on 24.6%
shooting from three-point range to 12.3 points per game on 40.9% shooting from
three-point range as a sophomore to 16.2 points per game on 32.7% shooting from
three-point range as a junior. He keeps getting better, which is why he’s worth
taking a chance on this late in the draft. Note: This pick previously belonged to the Washington Wizards, who traded it to the New Orleans Pelicans for Tim Frazier.
53. Boston Celtics- Slovak Republic center Michael Fusek: Michael Fusek is 7’5” and weighs only 215 pounds. He needs to put
on a lot more weight and fill out in order to reach his max potential. He’s
definitely a project, but you can’t teach that kind of height and physical
package. His 9’8” standing reach exceeds the 9’7” standing reach that Rudy Gobert had coming into the NBA. A
physical freak like this is worth taking a chance on.
54. Phoenix Suns-Bulgaria small forward Aleksandar Vezenkov: At 6’9”, 225 pounds, Aleksandar Vezenkov is a stretch-four
that can shoot from beyond the arc. He’s a bit one dimensional in that he
really does rely on his shooting ability and size, but at this point in the draft,
finding a guy with a specialized skillset is really nice. The Suns should take
this guy if he’s available.
55. Utah Jazz-Notre Dame senior small forward V.J. Beachem: At 6’8”, 200 pounds, V.J. Beachem has good size for a small
forward and is a capable shooter, averaging 14.5 points per game in his senior
season on 36.1% shooting from three-point range and 83.6% shooting from the
foul line. The Jazz could use another stretch-four type of guy.
56. Boston Celtics-Kansas senior point guard Frank Mason III: It took Frank Mason III four years to really
blow up, but when he did he was really really good. He won National Player of
the Year honors from multiple news outlets including the Associated Press. He
averaged 20.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game as a senior. The
Celtics could use an instant contributor as they look to get to the NBA Finals.
57. Brooklyn Nets-Gonzaga senior point guard Nigel Williams-Goss: The Nets could use
a guy who knows how to win and Nigel
Williams-Goss knows how to do just that, leading Gonzaga to a WCC title and
NCAA title game appearance. At 6’3”, 185 pounds, he has good size for a point
guard and he’s a proven scorer (16.8 points per game). He makes sense for the
Nets at this stage.
58. New York Knicks-Arizona freshman point guard Kobi Simmons: At 6’4”, 175 pounds, Kobi Simmons has good size for an NBA
point guard. He’s very quick and has the potential to become a very good
pass-first point guard in the NBA. He didn’t demonstrate this like he would
have liked at Arizona, but given his youth, there’s good reason to think he can
improve in this area. It’s hard to find
guys as young as him at this point in the draft. He’s worth the gamble.
59. San Antonio Spurs-Dayton senior shooting guard Charles Cooke: The Spurs could use another shooter and Charles Cooke did this very well in
college, shooting 39.8% from three-point range and 70.2% from the foul line. He
averaged 15.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, so he can do other things as
well.
60. Atlanta Hawks-California senior shooting guard Jabari Bird: At 6’6”, 200 pounds, Jabari Bird has NBA level athleticism
and was at one point considered a lottery-level talent when he was just
starting his freshman season at Cal. Injuries hampered his college career, but
when healthy he looked like a legit NBA prospect. I can say this as one who has
covered him in college. He’s a lethal shooter from beyond the arc and has the
ability to be an instant contributor due to his maturity and honed in skillset
as a quality shooting wing. The Hawks need a wing that can shoot, which
perfectly describes Jabari Bird.
Note: I
want to give a shout out to NBADraft.net and DraftExpress.com for their
excellent NBA Draft coverage. This mock draft would not have been possible
without using them as a resource.
