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Orlando Magic Mock Draft Roundup: Past the deadline, end on the horizon

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 17, 2017; Starkville, MS, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) brings the ball up court against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Starkville, MS, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) brings the ball up court against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports /
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6th Pick: Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith is quickly becoming the favorite for many for the sixth pick in the Draft. That might be because he is the only top prospect to have made his way through Orlando to this point. At least, that we know of.

Smith would be a strong pick at six. He averaged 18.1 points and 6.2 assists per game as the driving force for the NC State Wolfpack. He showed a ton of efficiency, shooting a 52.0 percent effective field goal percentage. Smith showed a ton of athleticism in his first year after a torn ACL and an ability to flat-out score.

That is something the Magic certainly need. Smith has star potential written all over him. He just has to prove it at the NBA level and grow his outside shooting.

25th Pick: OG Anunoby

Very few mock drafts have Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby dropping to 25th. But it is realistic he could end up being available here. Anunoby is talented but has a major injury risk.

Before tearing his ACL, Anunoby was considered a surefire Lottery pick and even in the top 10 in this killer Draft. He averaged 11.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in 25.1 minutes per game.

Anunoby is big for a small forward but has good mobility and athleticism. Just ask Donovan Mitchell and the Louisville Cardinals as he went soaring for a dunk.

Anunoby does a lot of his work off those drives and can attack well off the dribble. He does not have much of an outside shot to speak of. And, of course, no one knows exactly where he stands in his recovery from injury.

The talent is undoubtedly there. He could be hard to pass up if he is available this late in the Draft. Or it could be a sign his injury is not healing comfortably.