2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 21: Malik Monk to the Sixers

Before North Carolina’s Luke Maye ripped the hearts out of Kentucky fans nationwide, freshman Malik Monk hit an off the dribble 3-pointer that exemplified what he brings to the table. Monk averaged 24.8 points per 40 minutes this season on a 58.6 true shooting percentage. He is a somewhat streaky shooter, but made 39.7 percent of his 262 3-point attempts. Monk is capable off the dribble, off of screens or in simple catch-and-shoots. He has the ability to get hot in a hurry and use his 3-point shooting to punish teams.

Monk has also been developing as a facilitator. He has the shiftiness to get into the lane, but doesn’t always take advantage of it. When he does get in the paint, he is also a capable passer, but again, he doesn’t always take advantage of his skills. If he can improve as a creator, it’ll make him a much more interesting prospect.

There may not be a better landing spot for Monk that Philadelphia. The 76ers have already announced their intentions to use Ben Simmons as their primary ball-handler, which would allow Monk to be the so-called point guard. He could defend opposing point guards, limiting the effect that his lack of size (6-foot-3) would have on the defensive end and be free to run off the ball as a shooter on offense.

Learn more about Malik Monk at The Step back.