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2017 FanSided NBA Network Mock Draft: Let the experts decide

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March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) reacts during the second half against the Oregon Ducks in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Michigan 69-68. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) reacts during the second half against the Oregon Ducks in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Michigan 69-68. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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D.J. Wilson

Power Forward, Michigan

D.J. Wilson is the last pick from the Portland Trail Blazers’ mystery grab bag draft board. Already having snagged Justin Jackson, a polished scoring wing, and Justin Patton, an athletic rim-running big, Portland opts for another home run swing.

At 6-foot-10, Wilson is a big with the size and athleticism to compete at the NBA level. His ceiling is a bouncy big man who can challenge shots at the rim, get out in transition, crash the glass, and also switch out onto smaller players on the perimeter.

However, the most appealing part of Wilson’s game is his jumper. Wilson made 37.3 percent of his 3-pointers this season on nearly three attempts per game. He’s also an 83.3 percent free throw shooter which reinforces the idea that his 3-point shooting is not a mirage. Between Jackson, Wilson, and Patton the Blazers should be able to add depth, athleticism and skill to their rotation next year.

— Ian Levy, Rip City Project, @ripcityproject