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Los Angeles Lakers land their dream prospect in 2017 NBA Mock Draft

By Nick Ziegler

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Los Angeles Lakers land their dream prospect in 2017 NBA Mock Draft
Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) reacts during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

22. player. 147. . Center. Duke. Harry Giles

After seeing the Boston Celtics win the NBA Lottery, the Brooklyn Nets have to be extremely upset. The trade that brought in Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett is still haunting the Nets, and it will continue to after seeing the Celtics land a great prospect with that pick.

While the Nets do have the Celtics’ pick in the first round, they were able to acquire another first round pick from the Washington Wizards. During the season, the Nets traded Bojan Bogdanovic to the Wizards for their first round pick this season.

The Wizards hoped that Bogdanovic would help them get over the hump in the NBA Playoffs, however, they were eliminated by the Celtics in seven games. With the 22nd pick, the Nets will be selecting center Harry Giles from Duke.

Despite only playing 11.6 minutes per game last season, Giles declared for the NBA Draft. At 6’10”, 240 lbs, Giles has excellent size. However, he is still raw after his freshman season at Duke. Do to playing behind Amile Jefferson, big minutes weren’t there for Giles.

Selecting Giles could be an eventual replacement for Brook Lopez in Brooklyn. Even though Lopez has been very good for the Nets and is by far their best player, trading him could help recoup some draft picks that they need.

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