Outlet: ESPN.com
Expert: Chad Ford
He said it: "Markannen is probably a better shooter and athlete than (Kelly) Olynyk, but the draft is so crowded at the top that the Wolves and Mavs appear to be the only teams that would pick him in the top 10."
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) acknowledges the assist after draining a 3-pointer against UC Irvine in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily StarOutlet: ESPN.com
Expert: Chad Ford
He said it: "Markannen is probably a better shooter and athlete than (Kelly) Olynyk, but the draft is so crowded at the top that the Wolves and Mavs appear to be the only teams that would pick him in the top 10."
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Former Arizona Wildcats star Lauri Markkanen is a projected lottery pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft. Here's what the experts are saying abo…
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) acknowledges the assist after draining a 3-pointer against UC Irvine in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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