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BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 6-10
CURRENT ADP: 110.6
ANALYSIS: 25-year-old Nikola Mirotic took a step in the right direction in his sophomore campaign last year, but could be set to move his career miles ahead for the 2016-17 season.
With Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah gone from the picture in Chicago, Mirotic’s role has suddenly grown significantly, and he could be the team’s starting power forward this year in a new starting lineup that needs shooting to space things for Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, and Jimmy Butler. The Montenegro native started 38 games last year, averaging 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game.
If he earns the starting four spot, Mirotic’s value will increase even more than already expected. His play early on in the preseason has been streaky as he competes with Taj Gibson for the starting job, so prospective owners should pay close attention as the season draws closer. However, in the end I expect Mirotic's ability to stretch the floor to win him starter's minutes one way or another.
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