NBA Mock Draft 2016: Sixers, Lakers Go Chalk; Timberwolves Get Their Shooter

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 9, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) dunks against Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Michigan State 82-81 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) dunks against Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Michigan State 82-81 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

11. Orlando Magic: Deyonta Davis, Michigan State

Continuing the theme of picking the best player available are the Orlando Magic.

The Magic have young talent everywhere: Elfrid PaytonVictor OladipoMario HezonjaAaron Gordon, and Nikola Vucevic. So because of that, they can choose a project player at eleven to develop under their talented roster. That choice would definitely be Deyonta Davis.

Davis is regarded as a raw talent. A freshman out of Michigan State, he’s got a lot of time to grow and mature into an impact player. Standing at 6-foot-11, he’s a strong, physical post player who could develop into something special given the opportunity. He could also sit behind and learn from one of the best offensive centers in the game in Vucevic.

It’s really a toss-up on what Orlando will do with the pick, but Davis wouldn’t be a bad choice.

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