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Pippen Ain’t Easy’s 2017 NBA Draft: Mocking the first round for every team

By Michael Whitlow

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) and Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) guard each other during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) and Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) guard each other during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kansas wing Josh Jackson, 2017 NBA Draft prospect.
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

De'Aaron Fox. 3. player. 93. . PG. Kentucky

You were expecting to see Duke’s Jayson Tatum or Kansas wing Josh Jackson? Yeah, so was I. But then, I thought about it some more. And then a little more. And then read that the Sixers are high on Kentucky guard De’Aaron Fox. I know, Fox can’t shoot yet. The Sixers already have plenty of guys that can’t shoot, including last year’s No. 1 pick and probable point guard option Ben Simmons. He’s still a work-in-progress, but outside of the lack of shooting, Fox may very well become the best point guard in this class with his world-class speed from end-to-end and his ability to break down the defense getting into the lane. I’m on a hunch that the Sixers take a chance at No. 3 with Fox.

RELATED: A good Q&A with Kentucky star De’Aaron Fox

66. . SF. Kansas. Josh Jackson. 4. player

With the Lakers getting the homegrown kid in Ball and the Sixers taking a chance on Fox potentially, that leaves Kansas’ Josh Jackson in the lap of the Phoenix Suns if they want him with the fourth overall pick. Jackson does come with some serious baggage in off-the-court problems, but he’s still likely going to be a high lottery pick. Every NBA team needs an athletic wing that’s young and can defend multiple positions. Jackson can be that guy for a young Suns bunch that needs a defensive stopper (and has a high ceiling). Like Fox, Jackson’s jumper needs some tuning, but his potential is definitely there.

RELATED: Documented details on Josh Jackson’s off-the-floor issues at Kansas

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