2016 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

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Ben Simmons

1. Philadelphia 76ers-Ben Simmons-Small Forward-LSU
Ben Simmons is the best player entering the 2016 NBA Draft, and maybe his arrival in Philadelphia will mark the end of the 76ers picking early on.

2. Los Angeles Lakers-Brandon Ingram-Small Forward-Duke
Piece by piece the Los Angeles Lakers are adding young play makers that could soon put them back into contention.

3. Boston Celtics-Dragan Bender-Power Forward-Israel
If the Celtics want to package some of their first-round picks, I could see them moving up to get Ben Simmons. Otherwise Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge will go with a value pick in Dragan Bender.

Henry Ellenson

4. Phoenix Suns-Henry Ellenson-Center-Marquette
Not since the days of Amare Stoudemire have the Suns had a legitimate scoring option in the low post which changes here with the addition of Henry Ellenson.

5. Minnesota Timberwolves-Buddy Hield-Shooting Guard-Oklahoma
The Timberwolves could be swayed to trade this selection, but Buddy Hield would provide them with instant offense from the shooting guard position.

6. New Orleans Pelicans-Jaylen Brown-Shooting Guard-California
For the Pelicans to be a playoff team next season, they are going to have to put more play makers around power forward Anthony Davis.

7.Denver Nuggets-Jakob Poeltl-Power Forward-Utah
The 2016 NBA Draft is loaded with quality big men. And the Nuggets could get one here in Jakob Poeltl that can score, while also being a solid perimeter passer.

Kris Dunn

8. Sacramento Kings-Kris Dunn-Point Guard-Providence
Kris Dunn has the talent to be drafted earlier, but being picked here gives the Kings the flexibility to move on from point guard Rajon Rondo.

9. Toronto Raptors-Domantas Sabonis-Power Forward-Gonzaga
If you watched the 2016 NBA Playoffs, you saw that the Toronto Raptors struggle as far as getting offense from their frontcourt, and Domantas Sabonis could have an positive immediate impact for them.

10. Milwaukee Bucks-Deyonta Davis-Power Forward-Michigan State
I could see the Milwaukee Bucks packaging this pick in a trade, but Deyonta Davis would add more size to one of the biggest teams in the NBA.

11. Orlando Magic-Skal Labissiere-Power Forward-Kentucky
The Orlando Magic are just a few players away from being a playoff contender, and Skal Labissiere could get them a little bit closer.

12. Utah Jazz-Jamal Murray-Shooting Guard-Kentucky
The addition of Jamal Murray could give the Utah Jazz quality depth in their back court.

Taurean Prince

13. Phoenix Suns- Taurean Prince-Small Forward-Baylor
If the Phoenix Suns do it right, the 2016 NBA Draft could be very good to them with their multiple first-round picks.

14. Chicago Bulls-Tyler Ulis-Point Guard-Kentucky
Point guard Derrick Rose is entering the last year of his contract with the Chicago Bulls and the organization could be looking to find his heir apparent.

15. Denver Nuggets-Denzel Valentine-Shooting Guard-Michigan State
If the Denver Nuggets want to become a playoff contender in the Western Conference, a grizzled four-year collegiate player in Denzel Valentine is just the answer for them.

16. Boston Celtics-Marquesse Chriss-Power Forward-Washington
Size and athleticism will be the theme of the 2016 NBA Draft for the Boston Celtics.

17. Memphis Grizzlies-Demetrius Jackson-Point Guard-Notre Dame
The Memphis Grizzlies could go in several directions with this pick, but with point guard Mike Conley hitting free agency, Memphis needs to find their next floor general.

18. Detroit Pistons-Wade Baldwin IV-Shooting Guard Vanderbilt
Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy is continuing to fill the roster in Motown with his kind of players.

19. Denver Nuggets- Ivica Zubac-Center-Croatia
Due to the depth in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Denver Nuggets find a value pick at this portion of the first round.

20. Indiana Pacers-Timothe Luwawu-Shooting Guard-France
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird wants to keep evolving with “small ball” and he must find more perimeter players that will take some pressure off of small forward Paul George.

21. Atlanta Hawks-Ante Zizic-Center-Croatia
There’s a possibility that the Atlanta Hawks could lose center Al Horford in free agency this summer which means that they must find his replacement.

22. Charlotte Hornets-Furkan Kurkmaz-Shooting Guard-Turkey
If the Charlotte Hornets want to continue building off of their trip to the postseason, they must keep improving their perimeter offense.

Ben Bentil

23. Boston Celtics-Ben Bentil-Power Forward-Providence
Heading into the 2016 NBA Draft, I feel that Ben Bentil is one of the most underrated players available as he can rebound, while he is also a solid perimeter shooter.

24. Philadelphia 76ers-Malcolm Brogdon-Shooting Guard-Virginia
As the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to build their roster, they need to find more talented players and leaders.

 

25. Los Angeles Clippers-Stephen Zimmerman Jr.-Center-UNLV
The Los Angeles Clippers do have power forward Blake Griffin and center DeAndre Jordan, but they still need a big man that can consistently score in the low post.

26. Philadelphia 76ers-Dejounte Murray-Point Guard-Washington
It might sound like a broken record, but the Philadelphia 76ers will be loading up on ball handlers.

27. Toronto Raptors-Thon Maker-Center-Australia
Size, size, and more size is the name of the game for the Toronto Raptors.

28. Phoenix Suns-Brice Johnson-Power Forward-North Carolina
Drafting Brice Johnson here could cap off a solid first round for the Phoenix Suns.

29. San Antonio Spurs-A.J. Hammons-Center-Purdue
Power forward Tim Duncan isn’t getting any younger and the San Antonio Spurs need to add more size in their front court.

30. Golden State Warriors-Cheick Diallo-Center-Kansas
In a draft that is replete with athletic big men, one of the best teams in the league finds another here that will be able to compliment “The Splash Brothers”.

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