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NBA Mock Draft: Are Lonzo to LA and Jackson to Boston locks?

By Nathan Beighle

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) looks to pass the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) looks to pass the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2017; College Park, MD, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) dunks over Maryland Terrapins forward Damonte Dodd (35) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Maryland Terrapins defeated Indiana Hoosiers 75-72. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2017; College Park, MD, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) dunks over Maryland Terrapins forward Damonte Dodd (35) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Maryland Terrapins defeated Indiana Hoosiers 75-72. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick No. 13: OG Anunoby

For a team like the Nuggets, reaching for OG Anunoby might be their best choice to fill out their already young roster.

With Murray and Harris leading the backcourt and Jokic and Plumlee leading the frontcourt, the Nuggets need another small forward in case Danillo Gallinari finds his way off their roster this free agency.

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OG, in his time with the Hoosiers, showcased his athleticism and scoring. In his sophomore season, he averaged 11.1 points per game and shot over 55% from the field. OG has a 7-foot 2.5-inch wingspan and is a great defender. While his perimeter shooting could improve, OG proved that he can hit that shot, averaging just under one three a game.

The Nuggets firmly believe in all of their young players, and they should be able to believe in OG and his potential. While some drafts have OG falling much further, I believe Denver will be his next home.

OG reminds me of a bigger and stronger Victor Oladipo. When Victor came in the league, from Indiana, his shot was raw, but it has improved just like his playmaking has, and hopefully, OG will have the same luck.