2017 NBA Mock Draft: What if the Lakers don’t take Lonzo Ball?

There’s a new regime in charge for the Orlando Magic and general manager John Hammond prioritized length and versatility during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Given that background, one option for the Magic here is Adelaide wing Terrance Ferguson.

Ferguson is a former five-star recruit who spent last season in Australia rather than going to the University of Arizona. He averaged just 4.6 points per game and shot a meager 31.3 percent from the 3-point line, which really puts a damper on the idea that he’ll be a 3-and-D wing in the NBA. However, single season shooting samples are usually quite small and Ferguson posted solid shooting numbers in high school, so he’ll likely be better than that percentage in time.

At 6-foot-7 with a 6-foot-9 wingspan, Ferguson is set up well to be a versatile defender on the wing once he adds more weight to his frame. Again, he struggled to impact the game statistically on the defensive end for Adelaide, but the potential is there given his size and elite athleticism.

While Ferguson is far from a sure thing as a prospect, he’s exactly the type of risk that Orlando needs to take late in the first round. The Magic are in need of talent to turn the franchise around and if Ferguson can pan out into a two-way player, he’ll be a great pick up at No. 25.