NBA Mock Draft 2017, Week 14: Markelle Fultz is still no. 1
By Chris Stone
De'Aaron Fox
PG, Kentucky
Kentucky’s De’Aaron Fox has been dealing with an ankle injury lately, but when he’s healthy, he’s been one of the most electrifying point guards in college hoops. Fox is lightning quick in transition where he is best at finishing at the rim. He would be an intriguing pick-and-pop partner for big man Kristaps Porzingis in the halfcourt, although his lack of a jump shot currently limits some of his scoring versatility in those actions. Fox is also a solid decision-maker with a better than 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio as a freshman playing nearly 30 minutes per game.
Fox would also bring a nice spark to the Knicks defensively. He is excellent guarding the point of attack, using his lateral quickness and instincts to cut off penetration. Fox can also use his awareness and quick hands to generate turnovers. He’s averaging 2.1 steals per 40 minutes this season. At 6-foot-3, there’s not a ton of versatility with him on this end, but his ability to lock down opposing point guards should prove valuable.