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Re-drafting the 2017 NBA Draft lottery

By Christopher Kline

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Potential top draftees Lonzo Ball (L), Markelle Fultz (C) and De'Aaron Fox (R) look on before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Potential top draftees Lonzo Ball (L), Markelle Fultz (C) and De'Aaron Fox (R) look on before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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79. Pick Analysis. Kansas. player. 9. Scouting Report. SF. Josh Jackson

Jackson was my No. 2 guy in June, so I’ll probably regret slotting him this low. Normally you’d stick with the top prospects up front, but the depth of talent in this year’s class forces parody. Jackson just hasn’t shown enough to beat out players like Donovan Mitchell and Kyle Kuzma.

With that said, Dallas gets the luxury of going Best Player Available here. Jackson is an impressive athlete at 6-foot-8 with legitimate playmaking chops and one of the higher defensive upsides in this year’s class. Not all of that has come to fruition yet, but I’d be willing to bet on a big leap in his second year.

While at Kansas, Jackson ran the offense in spurts. He’s still not much of a shooter, but can use his explosiveness to get into the lane and make plays as a pick-and-roll threat, whether it be finishing around the rim or dishing it elsewhere. Adjusting to NBA defenses has been a challenge, but he’s showing positives off the ball.