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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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9. Dallas Mavericks: Zach Collins, PF/C

Team needs: Center production, inside scoring, rim protection.

Dallas is a bit handcuffed until they know whether they'll re-sign free agent Nerlens Noel. If they're willing to bet on him returning, the Mavericks could look to draft point guard, but with a level of uncertainty why not add one of the best players available in Gonzaga's Zach Collins.

At seven feet tall, Collins' skill-set makes a lot of sense for the Mavs. While he's shown that he can block shots (5.8 per 100 possessions), Collins also demonstrated he can step out and hit the three (10-of-21 this past season).

Collins is the type of center teams are looking for in today's game. To pass up on him here would be a mistake, especially when you consider Dallas' lousy center production.

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