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2017 NBA Mock Draft: Point Guards Dominate The Top 5

By Tony Webb

Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball over Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Blue Devils won 65-55. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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8. New York Knicks- Jayson Tatum (Duke, FR, Small Forward)

A versatile wing player who can guard the 2, 3 and 4 which will be highly-touted in the NBA game. Jayson Tatum has good NBA size with a good flow of the game and can score in a variety of ways.

At 6-foot-8 he can spread the floor and bring defenders out with his great shooting range as well as be a force around the rim.  His offensive game has developed throughout the season and is a defensive force averaing 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals on the season.

Tatum might come into the league a little raw, but his upside is there with no clear glaring weaknesses. Tatum might end up the top player of this draft class when it’s said and done.   Having a guy like Carmelo Anthony (if he’s still around) would be a nice mentor for Tatum.