Double A
Everything Sports Senior Writer
Before I get started, let it be known that this is one of many that will be posted. Whether that will be me or the other staff writers, expect changes in the future before the NBA Draft on June 22nd. Some shockers, some not so much. You be the judge and let me know in the comments.
“Welcome to the 2017 NBA Draft”
ROUND 1 (Only round I am doing)
# 1 (76ers): PG Markelle Fultz (Washington)
# 2 (Lakers): PG Lonzo Ball (UCLA)
# 3 (Celtics): SF Josh Jackson (Kansas)
# 4 (Suns): SF Jayson Tatum (Duke)
# 5 (Kings): SF Jonathan Issac (Florida State)
# 6 (Magic): SG Malik Monk (Kentucky)
# 7 (T-Wolves): PF Lauri Markkannen (Arizona)
# 8 (Knicks): PG De’Aaron Fox (Kentucky)
# 9 (Mavs): C Zach Collins (Gonzaga)
# 10 (Kings): SF OG Anunoby (Indiana)
# 11 (Hornets): C Jarrett Allen (Texas)
# 12 (Pistons): SG Luke Kennard (Duke)
# 13 (Nuggets): SG Terrance Ferguson (Australia)
# 14 (Heat): PF John Collins (Wake Forest)
# 15 (Trail Blazers): PG Dennis Smith (NC State)
# 16 (Bulls): C Justin Patton (Creighton)
# 17 (Bucks): PF TJ Leaf (UCLA)
# 18 (Pacers): SG Donovan Mitchell (Louisville)
# 19 (Hawks): PF Harry Giles (Duke)
# 20 (Trail Blazers): PF Caleb Swanigan (Purdue)
# 21 (Thunder): PG Frank Ntilikina (France)
# 22 (Nets): SF Justin Jackson (North Carolina)
# 23 (Raptors): PF D.J Wilson (Michigan)
# 24 (Jazz): SF Tyler Lydon (Syracuse)
# 25 (Magic): PF Jordan Bell (Oregon)
# 26 (Trail Blazers): SF Jonah Bolden (Australia)*
# 27 (Lakers): C Tony Bradley (North Carolina)
# 28 (Lakers): PG Derrick White (Colorado)
# 29 (Spurs): C Anzeis Pasecniks (Spain)
# 30 (Jazz): PF Edrice Adebayo (Kentucky)**
*I don’t believe Portland keeps all three of their draft picks
**Look for Utah to make a trade too
Biggest thing to watch out in this draft: The importance of 2nd units. Using a high draft pick as a backup for their superstar. (Ex. Dennis Smith in POR during Lillard era or Thunder with Ntilikina for valuable Westbrook-less minutes). Think about this postseason: PG Marcus Smart (Age 23) played a great game 3 after Thomas got injured.
At least this is just the start with no outrageous predictions…cause I’m not Lavar
EXCEPTION: KINGS MAY END UP AS WINNERS OF THE 1st ROUND
EXCEPTION TO THE EXCEPTION: IF THEY DON’T MESS UP, WHICH IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY
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