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2017 NBA Mock Draft: The final predictions

By Chris Stone

Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 9, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) celebrates a three point shot against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sportsat Barclays Center.
Mar 9, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) celebrates a three point shot against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sportsat Barclays Center. /
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Luke Kennard

SG, Duke

Pre-draft rumors have tied Duke’s Luke Kennard to several teams at the back end of the lottery and he’s even been linked as high as No. 8 to the New York Knicks. He lands at No. 14 in this version, though, with the Miami Heat, a team that could use a sweet shooting wing who can create a bit of offense.

Kennard is a highly efficient scorer from just about everywhere on the floor. He averaged 22.0 points per 40 minutes as a sophomore on a 63.0 true shooting percentage. The 6-foot-5 guard was the dominant offensive player on a team that included prospective lottery pick Jayson Tatum and preseason National Player of the Year candidate Grayson Allen. That says a lot.

Like Malik Monk, there are questions about what else outside of his shooting Kennard can bring to the table. Certainly defense is unlikely to be part of that package as he lacks the length and athleticism to be elite on that end. However, there’s more hope about his creation ability given what he’s shown at the college level. Kennard was one of the best scorers out of pick-and-roll this season because of his high level shooting off the dribble. He possesses adequate vision as well to find shots for teammates.

Learn more about Luke Kennard at The Step Back.