Dallas Mavericks: 2017 NBA Mock Draft 3.0

By Isaac Harris

Jun 17, 2017

Jan 7, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Matt Jones (13) in the closing seconds of the second half of their game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

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March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Rhode Island Rams at Golden 1 Center. The Rams won 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

. SG. Terrance Ferguson. 21. 149.

The Thunder need more shooting around Russell Westbrook and Terrance Ferguson could give them just that.

If he stayed on course to play at Arizona, Ferguson could be a higher pick, but instead he went to play professionally in Australia where he underperformed. He is athletic, but a streaky shooter who could find solid rotation minutes off the bench in OKC.

. C. Justin Patton. 22. 147.

For the worst team in the league, you go with the best player available with the most upside going forward.

In this case, I have them taking Justin Patton out of Creighton. The seven footer with a 7’3″ wingspan is intriguing on both sides of the ball as he looks like a gazelle on the court. He will take time to develop, but Brooklyn definitely has the time.

Brook Lopez is still the man, but Patton could develop nicely behind him.

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