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2017 NBA Mock Draft: New York Knicks And A Full Round 1

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 14, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) moves the ball against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Stanford won 76-69. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) moves the ball against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Stanford won 76-69. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts after a play in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Ducks 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts after a play in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Ducks 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

26. Portland Trail Blazers: Derrick White, Colorado Buffaloes

Position: Guard
Age: 22 (7/2/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.5″, 190 pounds, 6’7.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .507/.396/.813
2016-17 Season Averages: 32.8 MPG, 18.1 PPG, 4.4 APG, 4.1 RPG, 1.4 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.7 3PM

The Portland Trail Blazers have been building an organization around two promising guards and minimal depth behind them. Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum are both high-level scorers, but their backups are lackluster, to say the least.

Having already made two first-round draft picks, Portland finally finds a potentially ideal backup to Lillard with Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White.

Although risky, Portland’s pick goes to White. A 6’5″ combo guard with a near 6’8″ wingspan and plus athleticism, White has the physical profile of a potential matchup nightmare and a positionally versatile contributor in the NBA.

From a pure skill perspective, White does a bit of everything on both ends of the floor, and that’s exactly what Portland needs at the guard spots.

White dominated the Pac-12 as a scorer behind his invaluable ability to create penetration and his range as a 3-point shooter. He knows how to turn a rebound into a facilitating opportunity in transition, and is capable of defending multiple positions.

Portland needs a third guard who can alleviate pressure from Lillard and McCollum, and White could step in and excel alongside both players.

If not Portland, then the New York Knicks could make a push for a late first-round pick to select White.

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