2017 NBA Draft Preview: Guard Edition

Last year I wrote my first blog post about the 2016 NBA draft.  Almost a year later, I have gone in depth and explored potential lottery guards.   This Guard class is deeper than that of last year.  There are multiple guards that range in ability, and play style.   The NBA is in a golden age when it comes to guard play.  Players like Harden, Curry and Westbrook are dominating the association.  Because of this, NBA teams are looking for dynamic talents to match up with those superstars. Without further adieu, I will break down the following guards: Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, Dennis Smith JR, Donovan Mitchell, and Frank Ntilinkia.  I will break down the positives, the negatives, potential player comparisons, and teams that are a good fit.   Continue reading