2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 21: Malik Monk to the Sixers
By Chris Stone
Jonathan Isaac
SF/PF, Florida St.
Isaac’s role on offense at whatever position he plays will likely be a limited one because he doesn’t have the ability to create offense. He lacks the necessary first step and the passing acumen to be a secondary creator, but he moves the ball well, can attack on cuts off the ball and has a projectable jumper. Isaac made 34.8 percent of his 3s this season while shooting 78.0 percent from the free throw line. As a stretch four, those would be perfectly serviceable numbers and in reality, his 3-point percentage will likely end up even higher.
Combine a decent offensive floor with tremendous defensive potential and that’s what makes Isaac a top 10 prospect. In addition to his rebounding, he also averaged 2.3 blocks and 1.8 steals this season, frequently using his length to make plays that affect the box score. If Isaac adds more weight, he might even be able to steal a few minutes as a center. Isaac’s defense is characterized obviously by his length, but also his ability to move laterally and contain opponents.
He is basically the ideal prospect to slot in at power forward next to Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.