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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 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

3) Boston Celtics- Josh Jackson, Forward, Kansas, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 30.8 MIN/16.3 PTS/55.2 eFG%/37.8 3PT%/7.4 REB/3.0 AST/1.7 STL/1.1 BLK

Measurements from 2016 Hoop Summit: 6’7 ¾ height with shoes/6’9 ¾ wingspan/8’3” standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Josh Jackson

Despite trading down from the first pick to the third, Boston says they will select the same player they would have taken at the top. This selection comes down to two players for me: Josh Jackson and Jayson Tatum. Jackson is an ultra-competitive athlete with great two-way potential where Tatum has the talent to become a go-to scorer at the next level. Tatum fits the team better, especially with Jaylen Brown on the roster, but I think Jackson gets the nod here because of Danny Ainge’s past of selecting players with his skill set. Another aspect to keep in mind is the potential that Boston leverages this selection to acquire a Jimmy Butler or Paul George. Teams around the league love Jackson which elevates his trade value.

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