Frank Jackson is a way better prospect IMO, It's not even close. I've also kinda think Mason is a bit redundant with Langston Galloway or Ty Lawson. To be clear though I think the Kings should be hunting for the best PROJECT available at #34, to me (and I've heard this from the Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey) older players are actually higher risk, I'm a big believer in player development, thats a paramount factor for any small-market team that wants to put itself on the map, Mason's not that, his selling point is that he's ready for minutes early.
Don't think Mason will be able to finish anywhere around the rim vs true NBA rim protectors, he's not the second coming of Isaiah Thomas... I also think his 3pt% is a formation of a prolonged hot streak and not exactly a true indicator of whats to come, he's for sure a good shooter, is he a knockdown shooter? that remains to be seen.. He's fearless and trustworthy and plays the game with an indomitable will, has many redeeming qualities. Could he be the next Ish Smith? perhaps, I don't like his chances though, he seems like a career backup at best, as mentioned earlier in this thread a lot like Yogi Farrell. I'm not gonna carry on in this thread futher about it, I'd much prefer to talk up other players then spend time talking down about Mason, who's certainly good enough to get drafted, a great spot for him would be the Wizards, he's better than Trey Burke.
Frank Ntilikina is echelons above Mason, I could be wrong of course, thats my stance though and when he finishes his rookie contract he'll still be younger than Mason is right now.
In my book Ntilikina would be an A+ pull for the Kings at 10.
I watched pretty much all of the French teams U18 games last summer and his performance in the championship was hands down one of the best single games I saw from any of the prospects in this draft. He was on fire and I'd be shocked if he fell past 9. I actually have a hunch he wont fall past the Knicks, he seems like a Phil Jackson type of guard and fills a huge need. His defensive potential is vastly superior to Masons as he's built like a swingman and with added strength thats sure to come will seamlessly switch onto SG's and even some SF's on the perimeter.