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2017 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 1.0

By Isaac Harris
Sep 15, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) and guard Malik Monk (5) during Kentucky media day at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) and guard Malik Monk (5) during Kentucky media day at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 11, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots over California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 62-57. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots over California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 62-57. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

64. . . PF. Lauri Markkanen. 12

At this point, grabbing Markkanen is a steal.

I love the game of Markkanen, but if he slips past Dallas, he could fall a bit. I could see Minnesota reaching for him at six and I could see him falling into the late lottery. The range for him is wide.

From a statistical standpoint, Markkanen could be tabbed as the greatest shooting big man prospect coming out of college. He has proven he can shoot the basketball at Arizona, but needs to improve on his post offense and defense.

Stan Van Gundy did wonders with Ryan Anderson in Orlando and Markkanen would be an excellent prospect for him to work with alongside of Andre Drummond. He also wouldn’t have the pressure of being a high draft pick and would be a better version of Jon Leuer and Henry Ellenson.

I could also see this as a high spot for Luke Kennard also.

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