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2017 NBA Draft: 5 top prospects with the most bust potential

By Vince Massara

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) drives against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (left) in the first half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) drives against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (left) in the first half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

De’Aaron Fox

Mock Draft: Pick 5 – Sacramento Kings

Ask the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, and many other franchises over the years about how difficult it is to build an offense around a point guard who cannot shoot. De’Aaron Fox fits right into that category.

To make things even worse, Fox is definitely a score-first point guard. He averaged only four assists per game last season. That’s right, a score first guard who can’t shoot. Doesn’t sound promising.

On top of that, he is most likely going to be drafted by the Kings. Now, I am not going to go on a Kings-bashing spree. I, in fact, like the young players the Kings now have. However, the Kings need a point guard who can start and I don’t think a guard like Fox is a great fit for next season.

Yes, Fox and Buddy Hield is an encouraging backcourt. However, if Fox is forced into a starting role too early he will be far too easy to defend. Can you run a pick-and-roll in the NBA if the opposition knows you won’t punish them for going under?