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We thought we knew how the top of the 2017 NBA Draft would go. One week ago, Boston was a lock to take Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 overall pick. The Celtics were ready to reap the benefits of trading Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Brooklyn Nets oh so many moons ago.

Instead, this week brought an important reminder that the Assocation can undergo a seismic shift overnight. Boston and the Philadelphia 76ers swapped the first and third selections in this year's draft, while the Lakers got rid of their young starting point guard to clear the way for a Big Baller.

With the 2017 NBA Draft just over 24 hours away, here's our final mock First Round picks ahead of what should be an explosive Thursday night.

15 – Portland – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 6’-11”, 226 lbs.) – Creighton

16 – Chicago – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 7’-0”) – Creighton

39 – Philadelphia – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-5”) – Villanova
54 – Phoenix – Edmond Sumner – PG (Sophomore, 6’-5”) – Xavier

15 – Portland – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 6’-11”, 230 lbs.) – Creighton
36 – Philadelphia – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-5”, 210 lbs. – Villanova
55 – Utah – Edmond Sumner – PG/SG (Sophomore, 6’-5”, 175 lbs.) – Xavier

17 – Milwaukee – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 7’-0”, 226 lbs.) – Creighton
40 – New Orleans – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-6”, 204 lbs. – Villanova
44 – New York Knicks – Edmond Sumner – PG (Sophomore, 6’-5”, 170 lbs.) – Xavier

17 – Milwaukee – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 7’-0”, 226 lbs.) – Creighton
40 – New Orleans – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-6”, 204 lbs. – Villanova
47 – Indiana – Edmond Sumner – PG (Sophomore, 6’-5”, 170 lbs.) – Xavier

Jet915 wrote:Justin Patton selected #16 which will go to the Timberwolves.

BEXU wrote:Sumner #52 NO ends up with Pacers. Probably best for him. Can't play this year but could have a HUGE career overseas when he gets healthy. Fly on Ed!

Jet915 wrote:Justin Patton selected #16 which will go to the Timberwolves.