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So with less than 24 hours before the Sixers select first in the 2017 draft, Celticsnuts has made an assessment of the players available to be drafted and feel comfortable predicting where they will end up in the first round. So without further ado, we present to you the 2017 Celticsnuts Mock Draft; FINAL EDITION:

1. Philadelphia: Markelle Fultz- Fultz is the consensus best player in this draft. He scores using change of direction, hesitation and an array of dribble moves that all are executed smoothly. Most associate athleticism with the ability to explode or accelerate, but Fultz showcases a different type of athleticism. Similar to James Harden, Fultz has the ability to decelerate/change directions quickly in order to beat his man. Fultz has a propensity to get exactly where he wants with the ball and has shown the ability to finish when he gets there. Markelle is in the conversation for the best point guard prospect to come out in the last ten years, no pg prospect has combined the ability to score in the pick & roll (1.01 PPP), shoot off the dribble (1.0 PPP), with plus height and wingspan (6’10”).

2. LA Lakers Lonzo Ball- Lonzo is truly one of those players who is easier to appreciate after you have watched all his game film. His basketball IQ is sky high, he has terrific court vision and he seems to step up to do whatever his team needs him to do. He is a consummate team leader and floor general. The worry with ball is twofold: First, can he get his shot off against NBA size and speed? He has a strange left to right release, which at the point of release is fine, but getting there is a roller-coaster. Due to his form, he rarely (never?) goes right to shoot. He typically relies on a nice step back move to create the space needed to fire away. Secondly, does he have the lateral quickness to get to into the paint and, more importantly, defend NBA point guards? Ball has terrific instincts and is disruptive in passing lanes, but I’m not sure he would be the one you want to try and D up an isolation play when the game is on the line.

Ball’s career could go either way, but his passing and floor leadership should translate. The Lakers are basically building for a future star-studded team (they hope to attract a rich FA class in 2018) and Lonzo work’s well as a pass-first player in that type of system. Magic Johnson, the Lakers GM, should be able to maximize his abilities. 3. Boston: Jayson Tatum- Danny Ainge, presumably, gets his man. The blockbuster trade between division rivals has left Philadelphia with the number one pick and Makrelle Fultz, however, Danny Ainge gets the player he wants as well as a future pick (LAL 2018 if 2-5, otherwise it becomes better of Phili/Sac in 2019, top 1 protected). While this trade has been a polarizing force among the Celtics’ fan base this week, there’s no doubt Danny Ainge doesn’t shy away from what he believes. From reports, Fultz was less explosive in workouts with them then they were anticipating and weren’t convinced he was a franchise cornerstone. In comes Jayson Tatum. The humble, hardworking, freshman star from Duke has an elite arsenal of isolation moves to combine with solid athleticism and good length. He has a developing jump shot which should translate to the NBA three-point line in time. He has a high release with good lift, and while he was inconsistent as a three-point shooter in college (34.2%), he was a marksman from the free throw line at 84.9% for the season. Tatum hasn’t yet developed as a creator, worrisome in the fast paced 5-out Brad Stevens system that relies on ball movement above all else, however I don’t believe he’s an unwilling passer which eases my concerns about his development. He has advanced footwork and solid athleticism, occasionally displaying serious hops. Tatum has strong hands and is aggressive rebounding the basketball on both ends, something the Celtics desperately need from their wings. He should immediately be able to come in and give the Celtics minutes as a scorer off the bench. There has been some concern about defensive breakdowns, but he has all the skills needed to succeed here. Tatum’s length (a reported 7 foot wingspan and near 9 foot standing reach) should continue to allow him to be impactful defending passing lanes, jump shots and drives, but he needs to stay engaged on that end to truly find long term success. Off the court, Tatum is well regarded as a high character prospect who, along with being a tireless worker, has intentions of setting up a nonprofit organization with his mother to help single mothers get on their feet. His work ethic is already gaining legend which should fit in perfectly with the young Celtics core.

4. Phoenix: Josh Jackson- Jackson is an elite athlete, who gives supreme effort. He can defend multiple positions, create off the dribble and finish on the break. In last year’s draft the Suns showed they prioritized athletes that can defend multiple position in Dragnan Bender and Marquese Chriss. Adding Josh Jackson to those two players gives Phoneix the ability to switch most screens, playing the positionless ball that has become so prominent in the modern NBA. If Jackson can smooth out his mechanics and become a consistent shooter, he could be a star. Jackson’s age and off the court behavior are red flags, but teams will hope he matures in a leadership role.

5. Sacramento: DeAaron Fox- The Sacramento Kings (and their fans) have been through a lot. It seems like every year it is reported that some prospects won’t work out with the them because of a lack of belief in their organization. Fox is the first player in recent memory who has expressed interest in going to Sacramento and the Kings are reported to reciprocate those feelings. Fox is lightning quick and could allow the Kings to move towards the pace that their owner has always wanted to play. With his defensive upside and creation abilities next to Buddy Hield’s shooting the Kings could have their back court for the next 10 years.

6. Orlando: Dennis Smith Jr.- Dennis Smith is boom or bust prospect. His athleticism, shooting and ability to score at all 3 levels gives him supreme upside. Unfortunately, Smith hasn’t show the leadership, effort and aptitude for team basketball to go along with his potential. Smith could become the best player in this draft or he could be a scorer who doesn’t drive his team towards wins. His lack of length also hinders his defensive upside, but a team like the Magic need talent in the worst way possible, and Smith has major upside if he can put it all together.

7. Minnesota: Jonathan Isaac- Jonathan Isaac is the perfect fit for Minnesota at 7. He has the upside to provide elite defense on a team that is deficient in that area. Isaac is extremely skinny right now, but he has the length to be the ideal modern day 4 once he fills out. If Isaac develops correctly he will be able to defend every position on the court, knock down the open 3, rebound and score in transition. Those attributes would be extremely welcome next to Karl Anthony-Towns and the rest of the baby Wolves.

8. New York: Malik Monk- The Knicks desperately need a young guard to pair long term with Porzingis and Hernangomez. Monk is one of, if not the most, explosive scorer in the draft and is an elite shooter who plays with a greenlight at all times. He reminds me a lot of Bradley Beal though I think he will carve out more of a lead guard role than Beal. Monk is an easy plug and play player, who should allow Porzingis more room to operate in isolation sets. While, Monk hasn’t shown much interest in, or skill, on the defensive end, he is a good enough athlete to step up on that side of the ball. Offensively, I expect Monk to be a 20PPG player and his stardom, as well as team success, will depend on his ability to run the point and play defense. DSJ & Frank Ntilikina are in play here, as well as Lauri Markannen if Phil Jackson moves Porzingis on draft day.

9. Dallas: Frank Ntilikina- Young, fast, and long. Ntilikina has excellent size for a pg with a height of 6’6′ and a wingspan over 7 feet according to multiple sources. He plays a significant role on a successful French team, and while his stats won’t jump out at you, he has a major impact as a distributor and disruptive defender. He dominated the U18s in Europe as a member of the French team, but at this point, teams are drafting him on potential, not immediate success. The Mavs desperately need an infusion of youth and could use a long guard to combine with Yogi Ferrell & Seth Curry at the point guard position. They would probably prefer not to be super patient with an aging Dirk nearing the end, but they need to find their next major piece to pair with Harrison Barnes. Ntilikina would have a great coach in Rick Carlisle who could groom him to be a successful maestro of the spread pick and roll system. The Mavericks are extremely interested in Frank, going so far as to hire his current coach to coach their summer league team.

10. Kings: Lauri Markannen- The Sacramento Kings, a fun team? A popular League Pass team? A winner? It’s possible King’s fans! With this draft, adding a future star PG in Fox and a perfect modern stretch 5 in Markannen, this team will suddenly be well balanced, young and explosive!

Markannen is a sweet shooting, heady PF/C with average athleticism but good coordination. He moves smoothly on both ends but does seem more comfortable facing the hoop rather than having his back to the basket. As a player who will get switched a lot in the pick and roll on both ends he needs to figure out how to score on smaller guards and defend on the perimeter. His potential though is pretty great and there is a chance he is the best player on the Kings when they are a playoff team down the road. Think about this starting five 2 year from now: Fox, Hield, 2018 draft pick, Skal Labissiere and Markannen. That is a team with good athleticism, shooting, and youth. This could actually have me seeing the Kings as an NBA playoff team by the 2020-2021 season! 11.Charlotte: Donovan Mitchell- Mitchell is a great athlete and a plus defender. He is a perfect fit for Steve Clifford who is an elite defensive coach. Mitchell has shown an improved 3 point stroke which is sorely needed for a Hornets team lacking space. Mitchell has the athleticism to eventually become an offensive creator off the dribble. Currently Kemba Walker is the only quality creator for Charlotte so Mitchell could provide the secondary creation that could really take their team to the next level.

12. Pistons: Luke Kennard- The ultimate workout warrior during this pre-draft period, Kennard has raised his value from end of the first round to late lottery. Kennard is an excellent shooter and fluid athlete (don’t let his hair-line fool you) who moves well without the ball. He should easily step into a complimentary role and feast on corner 3s. He’s the type of player you want within a rebuilding culture as he has a history of winning and competing hard at Duke. He can handle the rock and create for others, though, not a point guard, Kennard is better as an off the ball player. Defensively he has good effort but mediocre results. He has a wingspan shorter than his height and despite moving his feet well, cannot alter shots (especially with the size of NBA guards). I think his ceiling is higher than most do, but he needs to improve his transition scoring and on ball defense.

13. Denver: John Collins- At first glance, it appears that Collins might not have a fit in the current NBA. He is a big that doesn’t protect the rim, can’t defend multiple positions or shoot the 3. What Collins does have is a great feel for the game that allowed him to become one of the most efficient players in the NCAA last year. His basketball IQ and athleticism indicates that he will learn to become a good defender in the NBA, while his free throw shooting inspires confidence in his ability to extend his range beyond the 3 point line. In the end he might not have the specific tools the modern game calls for, but he has an understanding of the game that should allow him to perform at a high level.

14. Heat: Zach Collins- A blue collar workhorse of a big man, Collins does just about everything you would ask of him well. He played a limited role off the bench for an upper-class heavy Zags squad this past season, but in his limited role was active and impactful. He averaged 10, 6 and nearly 2 blocks in only 17 minutes a night. He displayed a soft shooting touch out to 17-18 feet and was a good free throw shooter (74.3% in a good sample size). He has solid lateral quickness allowing him to switch and recover in the pick and roll. I don’t think this is a star player, but it would be hard to not believe he will be an important contributor on a winning team. He fits the Heat’s need as a complimentary piece next to Whiteside in the frontcourt.

15. Portland: Og Anunoby- Anunoby has the natural tools to one day be an all NBA defender. He is big, strong and quick with extremely long arms. In a league where defending multiple positions is at a premium OG can do that better than any prospect in this year’s draft. His offensive game will need to develop and his medicals will need to show that he can return 100% from the knee injury that sidelined him during the NCAA season. Even if OG misses extended time this year, Portland has 3 firsts which allows them to gamble on a player who might not pay dividends right away.

16. Chicago: Harry Giles- The Bulls aren’t known for their willingness to draft based on potential. Every year Chicago seems to draft players with established college careers but if they are going to convince Jimmy Butler to stay long term they need to find a star to play next to him. If Giles can prove he is a healthy he provides the upside the Bulls need. Before his injuries Giles was considered the consensus best player in the class, due to his length, lateral quickness, effort and athleticism. If Giles can overcome multiple knee injuries he is the type of player that could return the bulls to prominence.

17. Milwaukee: Justin Jackson- The Milwaukee Bucks play a frenetic brand of defense that requires length and quickness. The Bucks are also a team that desperately needs perimeter shooting. Jackson is the marriage of what the Bucks do well and where they need to improve. Jackson will be able to defend and knock down 3’s from day one in order to help space the floor for Giannis “the Greek Freak”.

18. Indiana: Jawun Evans- Indiana comes out swinging with this one. Evans’ an excellent young player who spews confidence and toughness. He doesn’t wow with his athleticism nor his physical profile, but the young man just knows how to play. The Oklahoma State product improved a lot from his freshman to sophomore years, an encouraging sign of his work ethic. He is comfortable with the ball in his hands initiating the offense, is unselfish, but is a shoot first player. His shot isn’t elite yet, but it may get there. He has a nice release and shoots it as if he expects every one to find the bottom of the net.

Evans had a higher per 40 assists than Lonzo Ball and scored a shade over 19 a game in a competitive Big 12 conference, while leading his team to the best offense in the country. He is powerful and quick, which makes up for his lack of size & verticality. He has a bright future for whichever team takes a chance on him. I like this fit. 19. Atlanta: Ike Anigbogu- Anigbogu is a raw prospect with impressive tools. If he develops properly he will have the length to protect the rim, the strength to defend bigs in the post and the quickness to defend perimeter players on switches. He has even showed hints of a developing jumper in draft workouts. Maybe Anigbogu can attend Hawks university to develop the corner 3 and become the unicorn big that everyone around the league covets. He isn’t close to being an NBA contributor, but down the line this could be a steal!

20. Portland: Justin Patton- After redshirting for a year, Patton had a coming out party this past season. He spots solid length with a 7’3″ wingspan and a big 9’3″ standing reach. He projects as an elite shot blocker and rim runner. He is a project however and the Blazers will need to be patient with him for a couple season as he develops. The Blazers have 3 first round picks and are in a Warriors dominated Western Conference, so “punting” for a year while developing 3 first round picks isn’t the worst idea. Patton is a high ceiling, low floor guy and could go either way.

21. Oklahoma City: Terrence Ferguson- T-Ferg was all set to be a top NCAA prospect last year before deciding to forgo his season in order to get paid to play in Australia. Ferguson projects as an athletic 3-point shooter in the NBA, but struggled to deal with the strength of grown men playing abroad. His 3-point shooting is exactly what the Thunder need and if he can play enough defense to stay on the court he will be an immediate addition to the Thunder rotation.

22. Brooklyn: Jarrett Allen- I love Jarrett Allen and I’m not afraid to say it. This is a highly coordinated Center with an emerging face up game. His massive 7’5″ wingspan will allow him to protect the rim and make up ground on the perimeter. While he needs to fill out his thin frame, I don’t see this being an issue as he has the build to support more weight. He isn’t a crazy athlete, but has enough bounce to rim-run in the pick and roll as well to challenge guards around the hoop. His massive hands also allow him to grab rebounds like a vacuum. Brook Lopez should actually be a pretty good mentor for Allen. I expect him to be a limited minutes energy guy to start out, but has the potential to be a good starter once he develops.

23. Toronto: Bam Adebayo- Bam’s role in college was to throw down ferocious dunks and protect the rim. In pre-draft workouts/interviews he made sure to stress how his shooting was much better than it showed in college. Like Karl Anthony-Towns before him, Bam’s shooting was stifled in Kentucky’s system that forces bigs to stay in and around the paint. At the next level I believe Bam’s shooting and quickness could allow him to play some 4. Toronto’s depth chart at the 4 features 3 free agents and an unproven player so getting some depth in case free agency doesn’t go as planned is a good idea.

24. Utah: T.J. Leaf- Another blogger choosing the best available white player to head to Utah? Yeah, but it’s not about that! Leaf is a gifted scorer from the PF position and provides the Jazz with some positional flexibility up front. They have Gobert and Favors who will get the majority of minutes, but both of those players play mainly in the paint, while Leaf is going to find himself most effective on the perimeter. He is an above average rebounder who has shown toughness fighting for position. He isn’t much on the defensive end and needs to add a lot of strength, but he is the best available prospect for the Jazz at 24.

25. Orlando: Derrick White- White can handle the ball, defend and knock down the 3, but he will slip to the back of the first on draft night because he is a 23-year-old college senior. He will immediately give the Magic guard depth that they desperately need and could see some minutes next to Elfrid Payton.

26. Portland: Semi Ojeleye: After transferring from Duke to SMU, Ojeleye had a breakout season. He isn’t a spring chicken, he will turn 23 at the start of the next NBA season, but he has an NBA body. He displays great balance and explosiveness, with the ability to score at all levels of the offense. He rebounds and plays with energy though he hasn’t yet shown a strong aptitude for defense. Having the Jazz pass up on him at 24 was difficult for me, I think he fits well with many teams in the second half of this draft, but as the Blazers final pick in a draft that gives them a wealth of athletic players, he is an ideal choice. He could end up being a major piece for this team and it wouldn’t shock me to see a team take him 10 picks higher.

27. LA Lakers: Jordan Bell- The Lakers acquired this pick Tuesday afternoon along with Center Brook Lopez in exchange for former #2 overall pick DeAngelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov’s conract. With this pick the Lakers need to add some athleticism along their front lines to go with Larry Nance, Julius Randle, Ivica Zubac and the aforementioned Lopez. They could go with a high flying wing like Wesley Iwundu or Tyler Lydon, but an athletic power forward like Jordan Bell could be of use to them. Bell is a high flyer with a bouncy 38″ vertical to combine with a near 7 foot wingspan and a high motor. A star he is not, but he has a good shot to be a quality role player as a rebounder and energy big. It is rumored that the Lakers will try to trade this pick for Paul George, but we expect them to keep the pick because Indiana would be crazy to trade their superstar for Julius Randle and two late firsts. Celticsnuts wrote of Bell’s heroic performance in the devastating loss to NC here http://www.celticsnuts.com/blog/2017/04/04/oregons-jordan-bell-and-why-his-performance-heroic/

28. LA Lakers: DJ Wilson- After selecting Ball 2nd overall, they are stacked at the guard positions. What they need is to have the ability to adapt to small ball and matchup with a run and gun Pacific Division. Wilson needs physical development as he tends to shy away from contact and play soft or reluctant at times. He does however have a great skill set for a 6’10” player that cannot be overlooked. Ball handling, shooting, athleticism, and the ability to finish have all been shown in flashes. The inconsistencies are maddening, but he had a strong tournament in March and is looking to continue to build on the momentum he created. I don’t believe he is ready for a prominent role right away, but with good coaching he has the ability to bring his game along in a way that makes him a quality rotation piece on a contender.

29. San Antonio: Anzejs Pasecniks- For a long time the Spurs have developed foreign players better than anyone in the league. With many foreign players left on the board the Spurs will pounce on the opportunity to add to their international legacy. At his best Pasecniks can knock down the 3, protect the paint and rim run. Think of him as a poor man’s version of his countryman Kristaps Porzingis.

30. Utah: Josh Hart- This team has to prepare for a future without Gordon Hayward. They still have a very solid young core including one of the NBAs best defensive players in Rudy Gobert. If Hayward leaves, they need to add a combo guard who can score and provide leadership. Hart, while not an elite athlete, has had an incredibly successful collegiate career. He can score at all levels and plays hard on both ends. His basketball IQ is off the charts as he makes correct reads consistently. He seems like a classic Spurs player to be honest, but would fit in well with the Jazz’s young nucleus.