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NBA 2016 Mock Draft: Final lottery picks, Clippers’ top target

By Tom West

Jan 16, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU defeated Arkansas 76-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU defeated Arkansas 76-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) looks to pass around Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders forward Reggie Upshaw (30) during the first half of the first round in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) looks to pass around Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders forward Reggie Upshaw (30) during the first half of the first round in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the youngest teams in the NBA may decide to trade the third of the first round picks. However, this pick they take a chance on the best player available, despite concerns over his knees that has caused his draft stock to fall.

Denzel Valentine draws a lot of comparisons to fellow Michigan State alum Draymond Green because of his ability to do everything (bar defending at an elite level). In this instance, though, Valentine plays at shooting guard and has the added benefit of hitting 44.4 percent of his threes last season. The Nuggets hope he can insert a little bit of everything into their lineup.

Valentine could immediately push Wilson Chandler and Gary Harris for time at either wing position.

With a young Valentine in the rotation, it is also makes it easier for the Nuggets to finally trade Danilo Gallinari or Kenneth Faried, like it has been rumored over the past few seasons.

Valentine would have been a great fit with the Clippers, but some things are too good to come true.

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Denzel Valentine

SG, Michigan State to Nuggets

By Pete Camarillo.

Considering the Nuggets picked not too long ago, this is a luxury pick for the Nuggets.

One of the youngest teams in the NBA may decide to trade the third of the first round picks. However, this pick they take a chance on the best player available, despite concerns over his knees that has caused his draft stock to fall.

Denzel Valentine draws a lot of comparisons to fellow Michigan State alum Draymond Green because of his ability to do everything (bar defending at an elite level). In this instance, though, Valentine plays at shooting guard and has the added benefit of hitting 44.4 percent of his threes last season. The Nuggets hope he can insert a little bit of everything into their lineup.

Valentine could immediately push Wilson Chandler and Gary Harris for time at either wing position.

With a young Valentine in the rotation, it is also makes it easier for the Nuggets to finally trade Danilo Gallinari or Kenneth Faried, like it has been rumored over the past few seasons.

Valentine would have been a great fit with the Clippers, but some things are too good to come true.

Next: Indiana Pacers, 20th pick

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