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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 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

18. . . PG. Markelle Fultz. 1

The likelihood that this pick stays with Boston is in question as they will undoubtedly chase the likes of Paul George and Jimmy Butler this offseason.

Operating under the assumption that they keep the pick, I believe they go with the overall talent of Markelle Fultz at the top. He has the size, length and offensive game to be a multiple time all-star in the league for many years to come.

He has the ability to play alongside of Isaiah Thomas while also giving the Celtics an option of dealing Thomas this offseason before they are forced into a tough situation of handing him a massive contract or not.

Fultz would give Boston another top pick to go with Jaylen Brown with the opportunity for another Brooklyn pick in 2018.

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