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2017 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Pre-Draft

By Owen Nelson

Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) loses the ball out of bounds against the Michigan Wolverines during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Michigan wins 72-69. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) loses the ball out of bounds against the Michigan Wolverines during the Big Ten Conference tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Michigan wins 72-69. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Since the Portland Trail Blazers own three picks in the first round I can definitely see one or two of the picks they own being shipped in a deal to dump some of their big contracts, such as Allen Crabbe’s $75 million contract and Evan Turner’s $70 million contract.

Last season the Trail Blazers lacked in terms of defence all around. If Indiana’s defensive star OG Anunoby is still on the board, that’s who they should take. His reported wingspan of 7-6 isn’t normal, he’s longer than the majority of NBA centers. He can clamp up anyone on any given night.

Anunoby has shown potential from behind the arc, but unfortunately his season was cut short before he could really prove any of his enigmas. Anunoby is definitely worth the risk of selecting in the first round, even if his shot doesn’t translate, he’ll be able to lock up the opposition’s best player, night in, night out.

Previous Mock Draft Ranking: 12