2017 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Volume 2

2017 NBA Draft prospects Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
2017 NBA Draft prospects Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Danny Manning talks to forward John Collins (20) in the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Danny Manning talks to forward John Collins (20) in the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

With Paul Millsap potentially departing the Atlanta Hawks as he is testing free agency this summer I think drafting a big man is essential for the Hawks. Although Dwight Howard rolled back the years this season he isn’t getting any younger and sooner or later his age will catch up with him.

John Collins improved drastically from his freshman season and his sophomore season. The sophomore star scored 20 or more points in 12 straight games. He will provide some bounce and tenacity around the rim, these tools will keep Collins around the league for a long time.

Despite his great rebounding talent and effort, Collins has a poor jump shot, he only attempted one three pointer all season, he will have to improve on this if he wants to be a go-to guy in the NBA.