NBA Mock Draft: Are Lonzo Ball to the Lakers, Josh Jackson to Celtics locks?

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

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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Feb 20, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) shoots in the lane during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick No. 14: Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen, in my opinion, will slip some in this draft. The convention center is not a coveted position in the NBA anymore.

Although former Longhorn Myles Turner, who is built and plays just like Allen, did have similar and even a bit worse numbers (3.3 fewer points and 2.0 fewer rebounds per game) in college still went 11th overall in the 2015 draft. Allen is a dominant force, but his free shooting will be a concern. At Texas, he shot just 56.4% from the line.

The Heat already have Hassan Whiteside, but allowing Allen to come off the bench would give coach Spoelstra some rim-protecting options. Being able to learn from one of the best success stories in the NBA would be great for a young rookie.

The Heat will have their hands full with fine-tuning Allen, but with his strength, he could be a monster down low in the NBA. Obviously, they know how to develop a center too.