2017 NBA Mock Draft: New York Knicks And All 30 First-Round Picks
By Yazen Abed
17. Milwaukee Bucks – Terrance Ferguson (Australia)
The Milwaukee Bucks have never been a team to shy away from potential. From gambling (and winning) on Giannis Antetokounmpo to reaching for Thon Maker last year, the Bucks are forming a dangerous team built on the roll of the dice.
Terrance Ferguson, a highly-touted high school recruit who decided to forego playing at the University of Arizona and instead plays professionally in Australia, screams potential based on his high school career alone.
Blessed with bounce and a 3-point stroke like his namesake Terrence Ross, the Bucks can shoot for the stars and potentially find a high-octane scorer at the 2 position to pair with Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker for years to come.
18. Indiana Pacers – T.J. Leaf (UCLA)
The Indiana Pacers, like the Bulls, are dealing with a mediocre first-round exit amidst trade rumors for their disgruntled star. This draft may not resolve the Paul George situation, but finding a versatile power forward to pair with Myles Turner and learn under Thaddeus Young could provide another weapon to team with George, all the while fortifying the frontcourt of the future.