2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 27: The final randomized lottery
By Chris Stone
Ntilikina’s physical measurements — 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan — bode well for his potential to be a versatile defender at the next level. He has quick hands and assuming he adds some weight, he should be a switchable option.
Add in the fact that Ntilikina is one of the youngest prospects in the class and it’s easy to see why he’s ranked so highly. There’s plenty of potential to work with, but also a nice floor that should give him a role in the league for a long while.
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PG, Strasbourg
Draft status: In, but undecided
The rumors have been flying lately surrounding the New York Knicks’ front office for Strasbourg’s Frank Ntilikina. Those rumors have fueled analysis about how well the 18-year old could eventually evolve into a quality point guard for the triangle offense. The idea logically makes plenty of sense as it would put the same pressure on Ntilikina to actually create offense as other schemes might and would highlight his versatility. Ntilikina has shown his potential playing as a pick-and-roll ball-handler in international competitions, but he’s largely spent his time this season off the ball working as a spot up shooter. At his best, he’ll be a high quality point guard and at his worst, he should be a quality 3-and-D shooting guard.
Ntilikina’s physical measurements — 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan — bode well for his potential to be a versatile defender at the next level. He has quick hands and assuming he adds some weight, he should be a switchable option.
Add in the fact that Ntilikina is one of the youngest prospects in the class and it’s easy to see why he’s ranked so highly. There’s plenty of potential to work with, but also a nice floor that should give him a role in the league for a long while.