2017 NBA Mock Draft: Who will the Indiana Pacers select at No. 18?

Let’s not get cute. Fultz is in a tier of his own among this year’s draft class. At 19, he’s already an incredibly sophisticated playmaker and creator for both himself and for others. He’s got the physical tools to back up this skill too. Fultz’s 6-foot-10 wingspan gives him elite length at the point guard position.

It’s a lot of work trying to find holes in Fultz’s game. Yeah, sometimes he seemed to check out on defense during the year or approach things a little too casually, but can you honestly say you would’ve acted differently in his situation? Markelle Fultz is the best player in this class, full stop.

It seems just short of guaranteed that Lonzo Ball will be drafted second to the Lakers at this point. That could change before draft night, of course, but it’s solid for now. Ball sees the floor in transition better than any guard prospect in several years. His future team will be in a better place offensively the second he walks through the door.

Ball’s shooting mechanics and their quirks have been well documented, but the ball goes through the hoop an awful lot. I’m inclined to worry about his shot when it becomes necessary, not before. He might struggle on defense, but so will most rookies, and he should be able use that impeccable floor vision to nab a few steals here and there.