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NBA Draft 2017: Final Mock Draft: Who goes where?

By Michael Dugger

Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) shoots the ball against Troy Trojans forward Alex Hicks (30) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) shoots the ball against Troy Trojans forward Alex Hicks (30) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

13) Denver Nuggets- Harry Giles, Forward, Duke, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 11.5 MIN/3.9 PTS/57.7 eFG%/ 3.8 REB/ 0.7 BLK/0.3 STL

Measurements from 2017 NBA Draft Combine: 6’10 ½” height with shoes/232 lbs. /7’3 ¼” wingspan/9’1 ½” standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Harry Giles

The Denver Nuggets are one team that can afford the risk of Harry Giles. The Duke big man has a history of troubling knee injuries, but when healthy, he’s a top-three player in this draft. Giles is a freak athlete that finishes at the rim, handles the ball well in transition, and showed some promise knocking down jump shots. His range hasn’t extended to the three-point line yet, though. Giles’ defensive potential is what the Nuggets should take into consideration. Their roster is guard-heavy around point center Nikola Jokic, so adding a versatile defender like Giles is paramount. Giles altered shots at the rim and showed the ability to stick with guards on the perimeter. He presents great value at 13 and is a steal if he can stay on the court.

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