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

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Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) dunks the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Denver Nuggets select T.J. Leaf: PF – UCLA

T.J. Leaf doesn’t get a lot of credit because of his teammate Lonzo Ball. Although Ball helped change the culture at UCLA and helped his teammates shine, he didn’t do it all alone. I like Leaf as a potential stretch four that has starter traits.

He’ll need to improve on the defensive end of the floor, but he’s offensively skilled. He can shoot, dribble, and pass better than most people his size. He’d be a great fit with Nikola Jokic in Denver.

14. Miami Heat select Justin Jackson: SF – North Carolina

Justin Jackson is one of the safest players in the draft. He improved every year at North Carolina, which ended with a National Championship run this past season. Jackson proved that he can be a three-point shooter, which should help his case as a potential 3-and-D player.

Although the Heat missed the playoffs, they have a talented roster. Jackson would fit in nicely as a rotational wing.