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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 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the Dallas Mavericks logo on the shorts of Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the game against the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. The Warriors defeat the Mavericks 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the Dallas Mavericks logo on the shorts of Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the game against the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. The Warriors defeat the Mavericks 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Frank Ntilikina

Point Guard, Strasbourg

There hasn’t been a player more connected to Dallas in mock drafts than the kid from France. Dallas has been all over scouting Ntilikina at Strasbourg and speculation was fueled when news came out of Cuban and Donnie Nelson meeting with him in Italy a week before the draft. Standing at 6-foot-5 and a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Ntilikina gives you versatility on the defensive side of the ball. On offense, he will slide in great alongside of Seth Curry and play both guard positions. Ultimately, he’s 18 years old and the appeal of molding him as he matures makes him the pick at nine.

— Isaac Harris, The Smoking Cuban, @TheSmokingCuban