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

1) Philadelphia 76ers (from Boston): Markelle Fultz, Point Guard, Washington, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 35.7 MIN/23.2 PTS/53.5 eFG%/41.3 3PT%/5.9 AST/5.7 REB/1.6 STL/1.2 BLK

Measurements from USA Basketball 2016: 6’3 ½” height with shoes/185 lbs./6’9 ¾” wingspan/8’5 ½ standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Markelle Fultz

The 76ers cashed in on their hoarding of future assets in a trade with Boston and will take Markelle Fultz with the top pick. The on-court fit makes sense theoretically with Fultz being able to spot-up off Ben Simmons, whose been labeled as the team’s primary ball-handler going forward. Fultz can easily take the reins himself and run the offense. He adds another top prospect to a roster that includes Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Dario Saric, setting Philly up to contend for the next decade, IF they can stay on the court. They didn’t give up all their assets and captured the best prospect in the draft.

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