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NBA Mock Draft 2017, Week 10: Markelle Fultz lands in Boston

By Chris Stone

Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox
Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox /
ability to get up the floor in a flash makes him exceptionally dangerous in transition.

Despite being just 6-foot-3, Fox is also one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. He has excelled creating defensive events by averaging 2.4 steals per 40 minutes. Combine that with his transition offense and you’ve got yourself a dangerous point guard threat. He likely won’t be able to guard multiple positions at the next level, but having a lockdown defender at the point guard spot who can prevent penetration is still an incredibly valuable defensive piece.

Learn more about De’Aaron Fox and Kentucky’s other draft prospects at The Step Back.

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De'Aaron Fox

PG, Kentucky

Non-shooting point guards haven’t exactly been the archetype for the Orlando Magic to become a playoff contender over the past few seasons, but Kentucky’s De’Aaron Fox is still worth taking a risk on in the lottery.

Fox’s biggest downside is his inability connect on jumpers. He is shooting a miserable 43.0 percent from the field this season and has made just 4-of-28 3-point attempts. Fox’s 72.2 free throw percentage suggests that he should improve at least a bit, but his jump shooting will likely be a knock at the next level unless he goes through some changes. Otherwise, Fox is an impressively dangerous offensive threat who is averaging 20.6 points, 9.0 assists and 6.6 rebounds per 40 minutes. His quickness and ability to get up the floor in a flash makes him exceptionally dangerous in transition.

Despite being just 6-foot-3, Fox is also one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. He has excelled creating defensive events by averaging 2.4 steals per 40 minutes. Combine that with his transition offense and you’ve got yourself a dangerous point guard threat. He likely won’t be able to guard multiple positions at the next level, but having a lockdown defender at the point guard spot who can prevent penetration is still an incredibly valuable defensive piece.

Learn more about De’Aaron Fox and Kentucky’s other draft prospects at The Step Back.