Markelle Fultz: The Next NBA Superstar?
The Philadelphia 76ers' top draft pick is ready to make a name for himself
Jayson Tatum and DeAaron Fox are also hoping to make an impact
Markelle Fultz, the Philadelphia 76ers' top draft pick, is ready to make a name for himself in the NBA. The 19-year-old point guard out of the University of Washington is one of the most highly touted prospects to enter the league in recent years. Fultz averaged 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in his lone season at Washington, and he was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. He is a dynamic scorer who can also create for his teammates. Fultz is expected to start at point guard for the 76ers this season, and he will be counted on to lead the team's young core.
Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics' third overall pick, is another player to watch this season. Tatum is a 6'8" forward out of Duke University. He averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in his lone season at Duke, and he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year. Tatum is a versatile scorer who can play both inside and outside. He is expected to start at small forward for the Celtics this season, and he will be counted on to provide scoring and rebounding.
DeAaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings' fifth overall pick, is a 6'3" point guard out of the University of Kentucky. He averaged 16.7 points and 4.6 assists per game in his lone season at Kentucky, and he was named the SEC Player of the Year. Fox is a speedy and athletic point guard who can score and create for his teammates. He is expected to start at point guard for the Kings this season, and he will be counted on to lead the team's young core.
The 2017 NBA season is sure to be exciting, and these three players are just a few of the young stars who are ready to make a name for themselves. With their talent and potential, they could all become NBA All-Stars in the years to come.
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