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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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Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

93. . . SF. Jayson Tatum. 4

Philadelphia has three big building blocks moving forward. Joel Embiid and Dario Saric in the front court and Ben Simmons, who they continue to say will run the point.

Malik Monk would be the ideal fit for Philly, but if he is off the board, then Jayson Tatum would be a solid fit. I go with Tatum over Jackson mainly because Tatum has a better shot than Jackson.

If Simmons is running the show at point and Embiid down low, Tatum would give them a wing presence that could score at any spot on the floor. He is as polished as they come as a freshman and has been compared to the likes of Danny Granger and Carmelo Anthony by some.

Even though Philly might need a guard more, the talent and shooting of Tatum would be too good to pass up.

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