Redrafting the 2017 NBA Draft Class 

No. 9 pick - Dallas Mavericks select De'Aaron Fox

Fox in action against the Los Angeles Lakers

The Mavericks, like the Knicks, are looking for a competent starting point guard with a high ceiling, and De'Aaron Fox is a readily available prospect at no. 9 on our re-draft board.

Fox, like Josh Jackson, endured a tough 2017. He averaged a meager 8.6 points in the month of November, and a beggarly 7.4 points in the month of December despite being the Kings' undisputed starter at the point guard position. After going through these growing pains, Fox's season turned the corner as he rose to average 12.8 points per game this year.

Fox, however, is far from a finished product. An upsurge in his assist and rebound numbers, combined with greater defensive acumen should make him an All-Star caliber player in the future.