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2017 NBA Mock Draft: The best choice each team can make

By Chris Stone

Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) dunks the ball over Chattanooga Mocs forward Chuck Ester (0) during the second half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) dunks the ball over Chattanooga Mocs forward Chuck Ester (0) during the second half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
Learn more about OG Anunoby at The Step Back.

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OG Anunoby

SF/PF, Indiana

This is a tough position for the Sacramento Kings as most of the best players available at No. 10 are likely to be centers and shooting guards. The Kings’ roster is overloaded in both positions. Their roster is also in the midst of a lengthy rebuilding process, which is the perfect time to take some risky shots in the NBA Draft. That’s why we’re going with Indiana’s OG Anunoby here. The 6-foot-8 combo forward has the potential to help the Kings build an elite defensive unit alongside Kentucky products De’Aaron Fox and Willie Cauley-Stein.

Anunoby is the type of versatile forward that is thriving in the modern NBA. His 7-foot-2 wingspan and excellent athleticism combine to make him a solid weak side rim protector. Anunoby averaged 2.1 blocks per 40 minutes this season, which is better than several of the centers in this draft class. His switchability also makes him a pesky perimeter defender because of his ability to cut off penetration and create turnovers. In short, Anunoby’s defense provides a baseline to build from.

The key question is whether or not he can grow into a productive piece on the offensive end. There are very few positive indicators for his jump shot and his creation ability is incredibly limited. But, that’s why Anunoby is a risk. If he had a more well-rounded offensive game, he would almost certainly be a top five pick.

Learn more about OG Anunoby at The Step Back.