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2017 NBA Mock Draft: Post-Lottery edition

By Max Holm

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) addresses the media during a press conference prior to the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) addresses the media during a press conference prior to the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

The fact that De’Aaron Fox could fall past No. 6 is no knock on him, but rather indicative of the depth of this lottery and the point guard position. Frank Vogel would love to coach Fox, but with Elfrid Payton having a similar game to some degree, it makes sense for Orlando to avoid drafting a point guard here. <p>Malik Monk could be a nice addition, but the Magic already have a lot of minutes and money invested in Payton, Evan Fournier and Terrence Ross. Monk would only really be able to play with either Payton or Fournier, and pairing with the latter would be a disaster on D. Therefore, they should go for more of a home run with Jonathan Isaac.</p> <p>It’s unclear what the core is going forward in Orlando, but Aaron Gordon, Payton and Fournier appear to be the best bets. With a weak draft at center and plenty of options on the roster, Isaac’s ability to defend multiple positions is a great fit for this team. Isaac even has the potential to be a long-term small-ball 5 in some situations. He and Gordon can interchange up front and his shooting as a big man bodes well for a poor shooting point guard in Payton.</p> <p>Isaac would allow Vogel to play Gordon more at the 4 and would be the Magic’s best option for an All-Star at this point. If Isaac improves his play off the dribble and his passing, the sky’s the limit. Some worry about his feel and his ability to dominate offensively, but the tools are there for a star to be born.</p>. SF/PF. Florida State. Jonathan Isaac. 6. player. 38

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