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2017 NBA Draft: 10 things I think will happen on draft night

By Michael Saenz

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan yells at an official in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan yells at an official in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

The Charlotte Hornets Do Something Dumb

Speaking of Harry Giles being taken in the top 14, here is a potential landing spot for the versatile big man. I’m not saying that the Hornets are going to draft Giles, but I’m saying they’re going to reach for a player at 11.

It’s almost like a yearly tradition. Two years ago, instead of drafting Justise Winslow, they went Frank Kaminsky. We could see something similar this season.

A few names to keep an eye on in addition to Giles are Luke Kennard (who seems to be surging up the draft boards), TJ Leaf and Justin Jackson.

Those are quality players, don’t get me wrong. But at that point in the draft, there will