NBA Mock Draft Post-Lottery: 76ers’ new No. 1, Clippers’ wing
Tom West
Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke University Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) celebrates during the second half of a first round game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks during the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke University Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) celebrates during the second half of a first round game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks during the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
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.
Next: 1st pick, Philadelphia 76ers
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball against Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 2nd pick, Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Donta Hall (35) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 3rd pick, Boston Celtics
Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) reacts from the court during the game against the LSU Tigers in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 4th pick, Phoenix Suns
Next: 5th pick, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 12, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) points against the Creighton Bluejays during the first half at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 6th pick, New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) is defended by Washington Huskies guard Andrew Andrews (12) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena. California Golden Bears defeated the Washington Huskies 78-75. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 7th pick, Denver Nuggets
Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) drives to the basket against Villanova Wildcats forward Daniel Ochefu (23) during the second half in the 2016 NCAA Men
Next: 8th pick, Sacramento Kings
Mar 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) dribbles the ball as Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaac Copeland (11) defends during the second half at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 9th pick, Toronto Raptors
Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 10th pick, Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 5, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes forward Jakob Poeltl (42) shakes hands with forward Kyle Kuzma (35) following the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah won 57-55. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 11th pick, Orlando Magic
Feb 9, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Skal Labissiere (1) reacts after dunk the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Georgia 82-48. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 12th pick, Utah Jazz
Next: 13th pick, Phoenix Suns
March 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) and Oregon Ducks forward Chris Boucher (25) fight for the rebound during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 14th pick, Chicago Bulls
Mar 14, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) shoots during a practice day before the First Four of the NCAA men
Next: 15th pick, Denver Nuggets
Next: 16th pick, Boston Celtics
Feb 28, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) gestures to the crowd during the first half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 17th pick, Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) handles the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) in the first half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 18th pick, Detroit Pistons
Mar 25, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts after making a basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half in a semifinal game in the Midwest regional of the NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 19th pick, Denver Nuggets
Feb 27, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) drives to the basket as TCU Horned Frogs forward JD Miller (15) defends during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 20th pick, Indiana Pacers
Feb 13, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Demetrius Jackson (11) celebrates after a three point basket in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at the Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame won 71-66. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 21st pick, Atlanta Hawks
Feb 23, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores center Damian Jones (30) shoots over Florida Gators forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) as Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) loos on during the first half of a basketball game at the Stephen C. O
Next: 22nd pick, Charlotte Hornets
Mar 23, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Diamond Stone (33) dunks the ball during practice the day before the semifinals of the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 23rd pick, Boston Celtics
Next: 24th pick, Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UNLV Rebels guard Patrick McCaw (22) drives to the net after getting past San Jose State Spartans guard Princeton Onwas (23) during the first half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 25th pick, Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 12, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Saint Joseph’s Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry (43) drives around Dayton Flyers guard Scoochie Smith (11) during the first half in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 26th pick, Philadelphia 76ers
Next: 27th pick, Toronto Raptors
Next: 28th pick, Phoenix Suns
Next: 29th pick, San Antonio Spurs
Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) celebrates after defeating the Butler Bulldogs 77-69 in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Next: 30th pick, Golden State Warriors
Dec 19, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) moves the ball defended by Youngstown State Penguins guard Francisco Santiago (23) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Tom West
Graduate of English Language from the University of Winchester and co-expert of Nugg Love.
