NBA Mock Draft 2017: Justin Jackson Lands in Lottery

No. 6 Sacramento Kings: PG Dennis Smith Jr.


School: NC State


Position: Point Guard


Size: 6'3"/195 pounds


Class: Freshman


2016-17 Stats: 18.1 ppg, 6.2 apg, 4.6 rpg, .455 FG%, .359 3P%


Outlook: As the season gets farther in the rear-view mirror, Smith has the most to gain. Smith had a solid 2016-17 but did not have a good end to the season. Like Fultz, Smith has to explain why he was not able to help his team win more games. If you take out Smith's final three games, Smith's season looks much more appealing. There are those that question Smith's motor which is scary for a player likely locked in as a top ten pick. Smith is not alone as a player who ended their season on a down note. Several other top prospects also had shaky endings. Smith could help his draft stock in individual workouts as well as pre-draft interviews. He has enough potential that, on the right coaching staff, he could become an all-star. (Getty)