Dallas Mavericks 2017 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0

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Jan 26, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) talks to assistant coach Book Richardson during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at McKale Center. The Wildcats won 79-62. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

6. . F. Duke. HARRY GILES

At some point, Giles has to get back to the #1 ranked high school player in the country like he was coming into Duke. The two major knee injuries could scare off some, but if he is medically cleared, Giles could really be something special.

If Dallas did land Giles, what better big man to learn under in your first year than Dirk Nowitzki.

7. . F/C. Arizona. LAURI MARKKANEN

Markkanen is a player that has been rising up the draft boards as the seven-foot sniper proves his overall game. He has the potential to be a stretch five in the league as he still improves his defense and rebounding down low.

Like Giles, Markkanen would come in and learn from Nowitzki in his first year in the league as a seven foot outside shooter.

8. . F. Florida State. JONATHAN ISAAC

Can you draft someone off pure physical tools? Isaac is a 6’11” wing player at Florida State that can hit the three and drive the paint. He does have a thin frame, but is an intriguing prospect that some scouts are drooling over.

He would come in and fit into the wing rotation with Barnes, Finney-Smith and Anderson going forward.

Kentucky. MALIK MONK. 9. . G

Monk is a hard one to project based purely off his skill set and size. He is almost too small to play shooting guard, but never gets the chance to play point guard at Kentucky. Scoring wise, he is right there with Fultz as the best scorer in the draft.

He is much higher on overall draft boards, but for the Mavericks there would be other priorities. Dallas already has a similar player in Seth Curry who is starting to prove his worth along with Wesley Matthews who spends time at two guard also. Then factor in Harris and Barea under contract.

Monk has exceptional talent, but I think someone will select Monk before Dallas will even have to debate it.

10. . G. Kentucky. DE'AARON FOX

Fox, just like Monk, is a little higher up some draft boards, but I have my hesitations. He is exceptionally quick with the basketball and has elite athleticism, but his outside shot and body frame scares me going forward.

He is currently shooting 17% from behind the arc at Kentucky and weighs just 170 pounds. A comparison that has been thrown around is Elfrid Payton. All that being said, at pick 10, grabbing Fox would be a great value.

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