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

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Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Troy Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

6) Orlando Magic- Jayson Tatum, Forward, Duke, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 33.3 MIN/16.8 PTS/50.7 eFG%/34.2 3PT%/7.3 REB/2.1 AST/1.3 STL/1.1 BLK

Measurements from 2016 Hoop Summit: 6’8 ¼” height with shoes/204 lbs./6’11” wingspan/8’10 ½ standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Jayson Tatum

The Magic would love if Tatum fell to them. He is the ideal partner in the frontcourt with Aaron Gordon with the ability to get buckets from any spot on the floor or serve as a spot-up shooter to open space for Gordon. Elfrid Payton and Gordon played great down the stretch when the latter (finally) moved to a small-ball role at the four. Adding Tatum gives the Magic the go-to scorer they need at times and doesn’t hinder the development of Payton or Gordon. A starting five of Payton-Evan Fournier-Tatum-Gordon-Nikola Vucevic would have plenty of floor spacing and could contend for a playoff spot.

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