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2017 NBA Draft: Instant reaction and grades from the first round

By Michael Saenz

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) gestures to the Arkansas Razorbacks bench after a basket during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 82-65. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) gestures to the Arkansas Razorbacks bench after a basket during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 82-65. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Charlotte Hornets – Malik Monk, G, Charlotte Hornets

After a brief stumble down NBA Draft boards, the Charlotte Hornets select Malik Monk with the No. 11 pick. I’m not entirely sure why Monk fell down to 11, when almost every mock draft had Monk in the top 8.

However, everyone else’s loss is Charlotte’s gain. Monk will fit right in. He has the talent to fill up the stat sheet, especially when it comes to scoring. The biggest problem with Monk is that he isn’t a true point guard or a true shooting guard.

He’ll likely play the 2 at the NBA level, but by no means is he the ideal shooting guard. But getting a talent at his caliber is amazing at 11.

Grade: A