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2017 NBA Draft: Boston Celtics Select Markelle Fultz with First Overall Pick
Full List of Picks and Analysis
First Round
The 2017 NBA Draft took place on June 22, 2017, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Boston Celtics had the first overall pick in the draft, which they used to select Markelle Fultz from the University of Washington. Fultz was a consensus All-American and the National Player of the Year in 2017. He is considered to be one of the most talented prospects to enter the NBA in recent years.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Lonzo Ball from UCLA with the second overall pick. Ball is a point guard who is known for his flashy passes and high-scoring ability. The Los Angeles Lakers selected Jayson Tatum from Duke University with the third overall pick. Tatum is a small forward who is considered to be one of the best shooters in the draft.
Here is a full list of the first round picks in the 2017 NBA Draft:
- Boston Celtics: Markelle Fultz
- Philadelphia 76ers: Lonzo Ball
- Los Angeles Lakers: Jayson Tatum
- Phoenix Suns: Josh Jackson
- Sacramento Kings: De'Aaron Fox
- Orlando Magic: Jonathan Isaac
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Lauri Markkanen
- New York Knicks: Frank Ntilikina
- Dallas Mavericks: Dennis Smith Jr.
- Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon
- Charlotte Hornets: Malik Monk
- Detroit Pistons: Luke Kennard
- Denver Nuggets: Tyler Lydon
- Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo
- Portland Trail Blazers: Zach Collins
- Indiana Pacers: T.J. Leaf
- Brooklyn Nets: Jarrett Allen
- Atlanta Hawks: John Collins
- Washington Wizards: Troy Brown Jr.
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Terrance Ferguson
- Utah Jazz: Donovan Mitchell
- Toronto Raptors: OG Anunoby
- Chicago Bulls: Lauri Markkanen
- Cleveland Cavaliers: Cedi Osman
- San Antonio Spurs: Derrick White
- Golden State Warriors: Jordan Bell
- Houston Rockets: Isaiah Hartenstein
Analysis
The 2017 NBA Draft was one of the most highly anticipated in recent years. There were a number of talented prospects available, and many teams were looking to add young talent to their rosters. The Boston Celtics made the biggest splash of the draft by selecting Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick. Fultz is considered to be a franchise-changing player, and he could help the Celtics return to contention in the Eastern Conference.
Other notable picks in the draft included Lonzo Ball (Philadelphia 76ers), Jayson Tatum (Los Angeles Lakers), and De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings). All three of these players are considered to be potential All-Stars, and they could have a major impact on their respective teams.
The 2017 NBA Draft was a success for many teams. A number of talented players were selected, and many teams added young talent to their rosters. The Celtics, 76ers, and Lakers all made significant additions to their teams, and they could all be contenders in the Eastern Conference in the years to come.
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