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2017 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: De’Aaron Fox continues to rise; Knicks find their PG

By Tony Webb

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 16 Chicago Bulls- Justin Patton (Creighton, FR, Center)

I bounced around with the Bulls a lot, debating taking a guard or a stretch forward, but I settled on the big man from Creighton. Watching the Bulls, it was clear they missed Taj Gibson (after he was traded) and Robin Lopez isn’t ever going to a focal point of the team down low.

Justin Patton shot 67 percent from the field, which also included a decent mid-range game. He posses good foot work and he should develop into a good rim-protector in the right system and under the right mentorship.

He will enter the league raw, but over time (if he continues to develop) should get a chance to replace Lopez in the middle.