NBA Mock Draft Post-Lottery: 76ers’ new No. 1, Clippers’ wing
By Tom West
Now we know the results of the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery, here is a revisited version of our 2016 Mock Draft, ranging from the Philadelphia 76ers taking Brandon Ingram at No. 1 to the wing the Los Angeles Clippers need.
The 2016 NBA Draft Lottery results are in and the Philadelphia 76ers have done it. The Process of tanking that Sam Hinkie put in place has paid off with the No. 1 overall pick and with the choice between Brandon Ingram or Ben Simmons, the 76ers can advance into next season with one of the two best prospects in the draft. Beyond that, every position in the lottery stayed the same, seeing no shifts and no teams closer to the 14th spot getting lucky and shifting upwards.
The Los Angeles Lakers will be selecting 2nd and the Boston Celtics will stay in 3rd, having the chance to add another young talent to their roster or package the pick along with some of their countless assets to pull off a blockbuster trade. And for a team on the verge of going to a new level as contenders, it’s easy to see why Danny Ainge would want to do that.
Alternatively, they may look for a new prolific college scorer to add alongside Isaiah Thomas, who could seriously use some help in that regard when he’s left to create score after score. If that’s something that Ainge opts for, the likes of Jamal Murray and Buddy Hield hold great intrigue.
In comparison to my first mock, the Celtics opting for a very different player to the eye-catching skill and fluidity of 7’0″ Dragan Bender is one of the most significant changes.
So, let’s take a look through the adjusted draft and dive into the No. 1 debate again. If you missed the mock initially, be sure to check out each pick, the several adjustments, and see which wing the Los Angeles Clippers wind up with at 25.
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