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2017 NBA Mock Draft: Final edition

By Max Holm

Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) look on in game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) look on in game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Deng Adel (22) celebrate against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Deng Adel (22) celebrate against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

Comparing prospects to NBA players is rarely a good idea, but the Avery Bradley-Donovan Mitchell one is decent. Mitchell is a very tough defender, secondary ball handler and an okay shooter. Bradley is a sniper now, but wasn’t in college. What he has that Bradley didn’t is bounciness. Mitchell can fly. If Mitchell can ever get a consistent jumper, he’ll be one of the most underrated guards in the NBA. He’ll be able to guard 1s and 2s, and maybe even some 3s thanks to his enormous 6’10” wingspan. For Charlotte, he could start next to <a rel=. PG/SG. Louisville. Donovan Mitchell. 11. player. 170