NBA Mock Draft 2017: Predictions After Simulated Lottery

No. 12 Detroit Pistons: PG/SG Frank Ntilikina


School: Strasbourg (International)


Position: Guard


Size: 6'5"/170 pounds


Class: Freshman


2016-17 Stats: 4.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, .506 FG%, .457 3P% (16.5 minutes per game)


Outlook: The Reggie Jackson experiment has not gone as planned. Jackson still has two more years left on his deal and is slated to make just over $17 million next season making him very difficult to trade. Bringing in Ntilikina could put pressure on Jackson to be more efficient. It also helps he is the best player remaining on the board as the Pistons finished off a disappointing season where many expected them to make the playoffs. The pressure is on Stan Van Gundy to turn things around next season. (Getty)