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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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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 /

13. Phoenix Suns

Pick: Deyonta Davis, F, Michigan State 

With their second first-round pick, expect the Phoenix Suns to go big again with the 13th pick. I fully expect to take a player like Davis, who is a raw, defensive-first player that has the potential to be a solid player at the next level.

I’m not sure if he’ll every be a complete star player in the NBA, but Davis has all the tools to be a defensive force on second unit, or start beside an explosive offensive big. Phoenix taking a stab in the dark isn’t the worst potential move here.

Though, if a trade is available at this point in the draft, look for Phoenix to explore that possibility.

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