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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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Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) looks on against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) looks on against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

86. . SG. Kentucky. Malik Monk. 7. player

With the major knee injury to Zach LaVine, he may never possess the same elite athleticism again, Malik Monk would do a good job in filling the holes in LaVine’s game. LaVine and Monk would form a great two-guard tandem, both are athletic freaks and can shoot it from deep. Personally, I don’t see Monk being anything more than a career sixth man, he could become a better version of Lou Williams.

Malik Monk offers great shooting. He gives the Timberwolves another go-to scorer, something the Timberwolves haven’t got coming off the bench. Monk’s ability to heat up in no time is his most impressive attribute, he is never scared to launch a deep three when he’s feeling it.

There isn’t a glaring hole in the Timberwolves team but with Kris Dunn failing to live up to the expectation this season the Timberwolves shouldn’t be afraid of selecting another guard. Monk will also provide some much needed perimeter defence. Tom Thibodeau will love MaliK Monk.

Previous Mock Draft Ranking: 7