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1. Boston Celtics: Markelle Fultz, PG, Washington
Age: 18 (May 29, 1998)
Size: 6-foot-4, 195 pounds
Fultz has been my No. 1 pick for months, and I don't foresee that changing unless something crazy happens during the lottery. If the Celtics are picking here, the smooth guard gives them an elite scorer and playmaker to lead the second unit when Isaiah Thomas goes to the bench, plus he has the size and shooting ability to play off the ball at the 2 while IT is running the point.
Ultimately, this is a unique case of a team with an already stacked roster picking at the top of the draft. Boston will value best overall player rather than filling a position of need, and that makes Fultz the clear choice. (Getty)
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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Full 1st-Round Projections & Updates