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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Updated Order & 1st-Round Predictions as NCAA Tournament Starts

4. Orlando Magic Select Jayson Tatum, SF, Duke


Year: Freshman


During Duke's four-game run through the ACC tournament, Tatum averaged 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. He shot 55.4 percent from the field, got to the free-throw line 6.8 times per game and continued to show off his versatile, NBA-ready offensive game.

Not only could the Magic use a small forward since the Aaron Gordon-at-the-3 experiment failed, but Tatum's polished offensive game would likely provide an immediate improvement for a team that ranks 29th in offensive rating and 29th in effective field-goal percentage. (Getty)

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