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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Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. 18. . . PG. Markelle Fultz

The Celtics have been on the clock for a while now and Markelle Fultz has been the common link.

I don’t believe the thought of them taking anyone else outside of Fultz, although I think it would be smart to entertain moving down in the draft a few spots.

Fultz is everything you would dream in a point guard prospect and would give Boston a long-term superstar potential in the back court. He could be insurance for Isaiah Thomas or he can play alongside of him in the back court.

He has been, and still is my pick for the top pick.

PG. Lonzo Ball. 2. 20. .

In draft season, smokescreens are everywhere and I believe Los Angeles has been putting out the best ones.

I don’t believe the talk about them taking another prospect or trading down in the draft, the Ball family is destined for the Laker lifestyle.

Speaking on a basketball standpoint, I’m all in on Lonzo Ball’s talent. He has spectacular vision and playmaking abilities that we haven’t seen in a prospect in years. I also believe he can go right alongside of Russell in the back court and work perfectly fine.

The Lakers are looking for another star prospect to add to their core and Lonzo Ball is that.

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