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2017 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: How Should the First Round Play Out?

Brett Oswalt  —  @bRo14thekid Jun 20th, 2017
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6. Orlando Magic: De'Aaron Fox, PG

Team needs: Overall offensive efficiency, penetration, three-point shooting.

The Orlando Magic need help just about anywhere they can get it. Small forward, shooting guard, center, point guard, even power forward -- you name the position and they need to get better. In this situation, though, point guard is the best option available for the Magic.

Due in large part to great interviews and individual workouts, Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox has been climbing draft boards everywhere, which makes him the guy here. Given his quickness and abilities to penetrate and dish (8.3 assists per 100 possessions) off the bounce, he's a great fit. As we saw Fox do with Malik Monk at Kentucky, the 19-year-old can get his wings open shots on the daily, so it makes a lot of sense for Orlando to build around him.

Previous mock: Malik Monk

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