Commissioner Adam Silver took the stage at Barclays Center to begin the 2017 N.B.A. draft, reading Markelle Fultz’s name as the top pick to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers then took Lonzo Ball at No. 2. Stay here for pick-by-pick updates and analysis.
Malik Monk, 6’3” Shooting Guard, Kentucky
19 years old
An old-fashioned shooting guard with highlight-reel leaping ability and an ability to score at will, Monk averaged 19.8 points a game. He has a long-range stroke that led to him making 104 of 262 3-point attempts as a freshman (39.