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NBA Draft Lottery 2017: Who each team should take with the No. 1 pick

By John Buhler

Jan 14, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) gets the rebound against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) gets the rebound against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) reacts after a three-point basket against the Wichita State Shockers during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /

Charlotte Hornets: Malik Monk, shooting guard, Kentucky Wildcats (0.8 percent)

Raise your hand if you trust the Charlotte Hornets to know what they are doing in a draft day war room? Exactly. If a player was excellent in the NCAA Tournament, owner Michael Jordan is going to find a way to get that overrated player on his roster.

Charlotte may only have a 0.8 percent chance to win the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery, but we have to believe that this is the team that will come out of nowhere to land that highly coveted No. 1 overall pick and totally blow it.

The Hornets don’t need a point guard because Kemba Walker is incredible. However, he could use some help out on the wing in terms of jump shooting besides Nicolas Batum. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is probably never going to fix his broken jumper, so why not use the No. 1 overall pick on another former Kentucky Wildcats shooting guard in the form of Malik Monk?

Monk is exactly the type of player that the Hornets need. He can space the floor with his smooth stroke from distance. Monk could be able to create his own shot off the dribble and for others with the ball in his hand. Charlotte could get back into the NBA Playoffs in 2018 if he has a great rookie season.

While the Hornets could absolutely trade back to draft Monk at around No. 10, they didn’t want to move back from No. 9 because Frank Kaminsky was that important of a building block for them. In theory, Charlotte will take their guy wherever the wind up in the lottery. Don’t expect them to trade the No. 1 pick. Monk could be the biggest shocker at No. 1 since Anthony Bennett went to the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2013 out of UNLV.

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