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NBA Mock Draft 2016: 76ers, Lakers Get Their Guy; Suns Reaching?

By Michael Saenz

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Toronto Raptors

Pick: Henry Ellenson, F, Marquette 

Assuming that Bismack Biyombo gets his big payday this summer, and that it won’t be in Toronto, the Raptors will need to fill that void he will leave off the bench. That’s where this No. 9 pick will come in handy.

Toronto will draft a big man; I don’t think anyone would assume otherwise, unless one of the top eight prospects falls out (which I don’t expect). However, I think there’s no better fit for the Raptors than Henry Ellenson. He can play the stretch 4 or 5, and is one of the most offensively skilled bigs in the daft.

He does have his shortcomings on the defensive end, but I don’t think anyone expects a polished defensive big at the age of 19. Ellenson is going to be a project, but has the tools to be a really good player in the NBA.

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