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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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Strasbourg (France). 13. player. Scouting Report. PG. 118. Pick Analysis. Frank Ntilikina

Frank has been everything you could have expected and then some for New York this season. His ceiling isn’t crazy high, but he’s a quality defender who can run the pick-and-roll and make advanced passes at 19.

The Jazz, with Mitchell out of the equation, need a new investment at point guard. Ricky Rubio is someone Frank can learn from, while the rest of Utah’s rotation is set up well to incorperate his skill set. Joe Ingles is another capable playmaker, allowing Ntilikina to spend time off the ball and split duties as the primary ball handler.

Even if he’s more of a niche player offensively, Ntilikina’s defensive versatility on the perimeter should keep him in the lottery. He’ll be a plus two-way player for the foreseeable future.