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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 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) high fives teammates against the Xavier Musketeers during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) high fives teammates against the Xavier Musketeers during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 66. . SF/PF. Florida State. Jonathan Isaac. 4

Selecting Jonathan Isaac this high could be considered as a risk as he is a very raw project, possessing great physical tools. The Phoenix Suns are in need of some perimeter defence, Isaac’s 7-1 wingspan gives him the potential to be a lock-down defender. There’s no hiding the fact that this is a major boom-or-bust prospect.

Another reason to support Isaac going this high is the fact that he has only worked out for teams in the top four. This may be because he has received a promise from the Suns or Kings so he knows he won’t fall below four or five.

Isaac could be a potential power forward when his body eventually fills out. Standing at 6-11 and possessing a 7-1 wingspan, he has the tools to play the position. He already excels at grabbing rebounds, he averaged 12 rebounds per 40 minutes.

Having another scoring threat may be what Devin Booker needs to take his game to the next level. The Suns don’t have much scoring threats, meaning the defence can solely focus on shutting down Booker, if you leave Isaac open he’ll knock down that three ball.

Previous Mock Draft Ranking: 6