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John Wall believes De’Aaron Fox could have the best NBA career

By Clevis Murray

Mar 4, 2017; College Station, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) brings the ball up the court during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; College Station, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) brings the ball up the court during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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When it comes to judging other point guards, John Wall is an unrepentant Kentucky homer. As such, he loves De’Aaron Fox.

The 2017 NBA Draft is guard heavy, with prospects such as Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, Malik Monk and Dennis Smith Jr., Frank Ntilkina and others. The two at the top of some boards are Fultz and Ball. After them is De’Aaron Fox, who’s been rising up draft boards since the end of the NCAA Tournament. Fox has been projected from low in the top-ten to possibly being the No. 2 overall pick and ruining Ball’s coming home story.

Fox has caught the attention of not only NBA front offices, but former Wildcat John Wall. Just recently Wall told CSN-Mid Atlantic Fultz was the best player in the draft, but thinking long-term he sees Fox having the best career of his opposing guards. High praise from the perennial All-Star.

"A lot of people say it’s bias because he’s from Kentucky, but I think De’Aaron Fox might end up being the best point guard out of that class. He reminds me of myself a lot, just a lefty."

The two are similar players, using their speed to create opportunities for themselves and teammates, along with putting up similar numbers in their lone college season. Just like Wall, Fox comes into the draft not being a solid shooter — a common trope for rookies — but has the potential to make a difference when it comes to scoring. Just keep this in mind: some players at Kentucky don’t show their full arsenal, such as Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns and Eric Bledsoe.

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Fox having the best career outside of Fultz and Ball would surprise many 10 years from now when reflecting on the draft. When looking back in retrospect the top picks in the draft not being the best players in the draft does happen on occasion. Just look at the 1998 draft. Michael Olowokandi was the No. 1 pick over Paul Pierce, Vince Carter and Dirk Nowitzki. Even more recently, the 2013 Draft involves Giannis Antetokounmpo sliding to No. 10 with Anthony Bennett going No. 1.

Wall does have a point and time will tell over their hopefully successful careers.

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