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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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Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick No. 8: Jonathan Isaac

Jonathan Isaac is a big, 6-foot-10 forward that can stretch the floor and handle the ball. It’s hard to compare Isaac to KD because at this point he is not even close to as versatile of a scorer or defender, but his body style and skill set are similar.

Isaac didn’t show too much at FSU. He scored just 12 points per game for the Seminoles in his only year, but his potential is enough to make him even a top 5 pick. Isaac can play both the three and the four, so he might be the perfect fit for the New York Knicks. The skill set that Isaac brings makes him coveted, but his unproven abilities could turn some teams with a more already set, young core off. Some drafts have Isaac as high as five, but I think his risk pushes him down quite a bit.

The Knicks, who might be able to sign Jrue Holiday in free agency, would have a solid, young core if they could match Isaac with Porzingis down low. The modern-day NBA fanatics might drool over the possibility of an Isaac-Porzingis frontcourt. They could spread the floor like none other, and the Knicks might even be able to find another solid pick if they trade away Melo.

Issac could replace Melo and give the Knicks something to believe in again.