No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers- Josh Jackson (Kansas, FR, Small Forward)
No. 3 is where the 2017 NBA Draft really starts. I see the Sixers entertaining selecting four different options or even trading down to accumulate more picks. The point guard position needs some addressing and the Sixers could also use a shooting guard, but here Josh Jackson gets the nod.
Jackson has outstanding athleticism, above-average rebounding skills and can be a terror on the defensive end. His shooting and mid-range game improved vastly throughout his season at Kansas. JJ filled out the boxscore all season averaging 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.7 steals per game.
A lineup of Ben Simmons, Dario Saric and Joel Embiid would be an absolute nightmare for opponents. Don’t worry Sixers fans, it’s going to get better…and fast.