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2017 NBA First Round Mock Draft 2.0

By Tyler Watts

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA;Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) drives between UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) and guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA;Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) drives between UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) and guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 14, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) brings the ball up court during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) brings the ball up court during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Denver Nuggets- OG Anunoby- SF/PF- Indiana

The Denver Nuggets appear to be a team on the rise.  They have young talent all over the backcourt and are in search of a combo forward to fill the void if Danilo Gallinari departs in free agency.

Why OG Anunoby?

OG Anunoby’s A Royal Prospect Profile

OG Anunoby is recovering from a torn ACL, so there is a risk in this selection, but Anunoby profiles as an NBA ready and versatile defender exactly what Denver needs.  Like most young squads, the Nuggets struggled on defense ranking 29th in defensive rating last season.  Anunoby would give them a defender who can guard three through five and be the stopper Denver needs.

The former Hoosier is a raw talent on the offensive end, but Denver does not need help in that area.  They rated 5th in offensive rating last season.  Anunoby looks like an excellent fit to improve this young talented team and push them closer to a playoff berth.

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