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          Rating top NBA draft prospects, from Tier 1 to Tier 6

          Chad Ford breaks down the top 2017 NBA draft prospects into tiers. Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
          • Chad Ford, ESPN Senior WriterJun 15, 2017, 10:00 AM ET
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            • Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
            • ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
            • Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft
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          Is this the best NBA draft in a decade or more? Our tier system is loaded with prospects in the top two tiers, challenging some of the best drafts in recent memory.