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 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis (35) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis (35) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

TJ Leaf was another player who wasn’t on the NBA radar coming into the season, he was projected to be a multi-year player for the UCLA Bruins. But due to the impact of Lonzo Ball, Leaf was able to get enough time to shine and he didn’t disappoint. Leaf’s ability to knock down a three point shot (46.6 percent) is unparalleled.

Will Leaf be able to continue tearing it up from deep without a pass-first? If Damian Lillard finds him open he will knock it down, but how often does Dame drive with intentions of kicking out to the open man?

With three first round picks, the Trail Blazers could have a killer draft that could keep them in playoff contention for years to come.