NBA Mock Draft 2017: Shooting Guards

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	1. New York: Malik Monk Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Kentucky / Freshman 19.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg
The Knicks could use a dynamic young guard to groom for the future to play alongside Kristaps Porzingis. While GM Phil Jackson hasn’t done the greatest job of signing free agents or hiring head coaches, his selection of KP at 4 was a magnificent one. Whether he can duplicate that draft magic at 8 remains to be seen.

Twitter: @AhmadMonk

Comparison: Louis Williams

Salary: $2,537,000*

	2. Denver: Terrance Ferguson Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Adelaide 36ers (Australia) / 1998 4.6 ppg, 1.1 rpg
The mystery man drew positive reviews from those around him in Australia. He remains a bit of a project, but for a team like Denver, he would work well as they have a young nucleus. At 19, his shooting could help to eventually replace Gallinari who at 28 may be closing in on the twilight of his career.

Twitter: @the2kferguson

Comparison: Rudy Fernandez

Salary: $1,899,500*

	3. Chicago: Kyle Kuzma Shooting Guard / 6-9 / Utah / Junior 16.4 ppg, 9.3 rpg
No. 16 may seem high for Kyle Kuzma, who is all over the place on team’s boards following a stellar draft combine. The Bulls could use some help in their frontcourt and Kuzma could push the inconsistent Mirotic for minutes. Despite being nearly 22, Kuzma offers a nice mix of experience and upside as a potential face-up four.

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Comparison: Jared Jeffries

Salary: $1,628,600*

	4. Utah: Donovan Mitchell Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Louisville / Sophomore 15.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg
After drafting a forward at 6 in Isaac, the Magic take an undersized 2 with their second pick. The team has shown a commitment to drafting players with defensive ability, and while there is a new decision-maker in place, Mitchell fits into their scheme.

Twitter: @spidadmitchell

Comparison: Norman Powell

Salary: $1,144,500*

	5. Orlando: Luke Kennard Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Duke / Sophomore 19.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg
Kennard seems to be a Jazz type of player, and fits into their system. The team already has two top-notch shooters in Gordon Hayward and Joe Ingles. But you can never add enough shooters and Kennard gives them further depth on the wing.

Twitter: @LukeKennard5

Comparison: Nik Stauskas

Salary: $1,098,700*

	6. Portland: Dwayne Bacon Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Florida State / Sophomore 17.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg
With three first-round picks, it’s conceivable the Blazers could look to package their picks to move up or possibly trade away one of their (15, 20, 26) picks. Bacon is a versatile guard who would add depth to a loaded Blazer backcourt.

Twitter: @BaconDwayne1000

Comparison: Gerald Wilkins

Salary: $1,062,300*

Key: (*) Standard salary for players selected with that pick in 2017-18.

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