NBA Mock Draft 2017: Dick Vitale Speaks on Lonzo Ball & Markelle Fultz

No. 4 Orlando Magic: SF Jayson Tatum


School: Duke


Position: Small Forward


Size: 6'8"/205 pounds


Class: Freshman



Outlook: In my last two mocks, NC State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. was projected to go to the Magic. Smith limped to the finish line and has no way to rebound with the Wolfpack sitting outside the tournament. Orlando is in desperate need of a go-to player, and Tatum has the best chance of the remaining prospects to fill that void. Vitale is extremely high on the Duke forward. “Tatum could be the best of them all," Vitale told Heavy. Tatum already had a great start to the tournament notching 18 points and 12 rebounds in Duke's opening round game against Troy. The biggest question surrounding Tatum is his lack of ability to shoot the three. Tatum is shooting just over 33 percent from behind the three-point line. He does his best work using his size and length to his advantage. There is no question about his talent but his shooting must improve at the next level. (Getty)