Brooklyn Nets: 5 options for pick No. 27 in 2017 NBA Draft

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Here are five NBA prospects that the Brooklyn Nets need to consider selecting with the 27th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

The Brooklyn Nets have three picks in the 2017 NBA Draft: the 22nd pick, the 27th pick and the 57th pick. Considering the team finished with the league’s worst record of 20-62 this past season, Brooklyn is going to need all the help it can get, and it will likely use all three picks to add some young talent to a rather unappealing roster.

It’s certainly unfortunate the worst team in the league won’t be picking in the lottery, which brings up the question of what kind of talent will be available with the Nets picking so late into each round.

On the flip side, the fact that Brooklyn will be picking late actually creates a win-win situation for them: there’s no pressure to bank a long-term star, but uncovering a diamond in the rough would be spectacular for a team that’s been down on its luck for so long.

The following is a list of five prospects that could turn out to be absolute steals at the 27th pick.

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