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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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Nov 25, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) shoots as Wichita State Shockers center Rauno Nurger (20) defends during the second half in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) shoots as Wichita State Shockers center Rauno Nurger (20) defends during the second half in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Miles Bridges

SF/PF, Michigan St.

The Chicago Bulls are in need of a new lease on life. There’s no doubt that Jimmy Butler is among the best players in the league after his remarkable outings lately, but the additions of Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade and Michael Carter-Williams have gone about as well as expected. Chicago just needs to snag the best player available and go from there once it has a more serviceable talent base.

Michigan State’s Miles Bridges is the best player on the board left at 13. The 6-foot-7 combo forward has led the Spartans in per game scoring this season, but has missed seven games with an ankle injury. Playing mostly in the power forward spot, he’s able to take advantage of mismatches on the offensive end of the floor, especially because his 3-pointer has been falling (38.5 percent). Bridges may never be a primary scorer on a roster, but he offers a good complimentary piece who can use his energy to generate buckets slashing or as a spot up shooter.

Defensively, the hope is that the stout Bridges can develop into a multi-positional defender. His athleticism, toughness and instincts shine on that end of the floor. The 18-year old has also been a good rebounder, grabbing 10.8 per 40 minutes.