With less than a week until the 2017 NBA Draft, mock drafts become more and more informed and ESPN’s Chad Ford always presents one of the most high-profile projections. On Monday, Ford released his 7.0 Mock Draft and he linked Creighton big man Justin Patton to the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 19 overall pick.
The Hawks can't count on Paul Millsap returning. Dwight Howard's contract might be tough to move, but his role as an anchor to the Hawks' defense will continue to decline.
Patton is not ready to contribute yet.