The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 7.0

By Christopher Kline

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid poses with Chamipons Trophy and MVP of the final Trophy 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Champion Photo Session with Trophy at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 20: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid poses with Chamipons Trophy and MVP of the final Trophy 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague F4 Champion Photo Session with Trophy at Stark Arena on May 20, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images) /
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OMAHA, NE – MARCH 25: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE – MARCH 25: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

SG. Duke. Grayson Allen. 30. player. 125.

With their third pick, the Hawks add one of the most controversial figures in the draft. Allen created enemies aplenty during his time at Duke, becoming infamous for odd tripping incidents and embarrassing off-court meltdowns.

Despite all of the noise, however, Allen put together four strong seasons in one of college basketball’s best programs. He’s a knockdown shooter who thrives off the ball, boasting range well beyond the NBA three-point line.

He also showed out at the combine, putting together some impressive numbers in the athletic testing. Somebody with his shooting chops, NBA-ready game and underrated athleticism should find a role at the next level.