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2017 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Malik Monk, OG Anunoby fall

By Miles Jamieson

Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a three point basket during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a three point basket during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) moves to the basket against North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Drick Bernstine (43) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) moves to the basket against North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Drick Bernstine (43) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Dallas Mavericks select  Lauri Markkanen: PF – Arizona

Lauri Markkanen is one of the best shooters in the NBA Draft. As a 7-foot stretch four or five, he’d have an amazing opportunity to learn from Dirk Nowitzki, arguably the best 7-foot stretch four in NBA history.

Markkanen isn’t a great defender, but he’s a good enough athlete to survive as a starter. He’s a much better ball-handler and passer than most 7-footers, just like Nowitzki. With Nowitzki being at the end of his career, the Mavericks would be wise drafting his replacement a year early.

10. Sacramento Kings select Malik Monk: SG – Kentucky

Malik Monk is one of the best scorers in the draft. He can flat out shoot the basketball. I know the Kings already have Buddy Hield, but Monk is a better athlete with more upside than Hield. I know the Kings think Hield can be the next Stephen Curry, but that’s extremely stupid.

In this mock draft, I’m choosing what I would do. I know the Kings won’t take a shooting guard, but I would because I’m not a believer in Hield. I think Hield is a sixth man off the bench. Monk has starter qualities, and would fit nicely into Sacramento’s rotation.