A Royal Pain
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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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Apr 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts and Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) talk during a stop in play during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts and Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) talk during a stop in play during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

26. Portland Trail Blazers (via Cleveland Cavaliers)- Isaiah Hartenstein- PF/C- Zalgiris (International)

With the third of three first-round picks, Portland is likely looking for a player they can stash overseas for a few seasons.  The Trail Blazers structured their team to win now, and that is tough to do while developing three rookies.  Expect at least one to find themselves playing elsewhere in 2017-2018.

Why Isaiah Hartenstein?

Isaiah Hartenstein’s A Royal Prospect Profile

Hartenstein is a work in progress offensively, but has a high motor and works defensively.  He played just 3.2 minutes per game last season in Lithuania, so clearly he is a few years away from cracking an NBA rotation.  At seven feet tall, he gives you a big bodied athlete to work with and try to develop into a rotational center in the NBA.

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