NBA Mock Draft 2017: 1st-Round Projections With Simulated Lottery

2. Orlando Magic: Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas


Age: 20 (February 10, 1997)


Size: 6-foot-8, 207 pounds


This ultimately depends on how the Magic view Elfrid Payton, who has been inconsistent at times but is also only 22 years old and coming a career-year in terms of PER (17.3), true-shooting percentage (.521), assist percentage (35.1), turnover percentage (14.9) and offensive rating (108). His excellent play down the stretch--14.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists over the last 18 games--should ultimately cement his role as the starting point guard going forward.

As such, Jackson gets the nod here. Not only is he a potential game-changer on the defensive end, but he has a versatile offensive game that consistently improved as his freshman year wore on. If he continues to get better from beyond the arc, he's going to be an all-around stud. (Getty)