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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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Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Malachi Richardson (23) reacts after a play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Malachi Richardson (23) reacts after a play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2016 NCAA Men /

17. Memphis Grizzlies

Pick: Malachi Richardson, SG, Syracuse 

The Memphis Grizzlies have a ton of questions entering the summer. On top of the possibility of losing Mike Conley in free agency, the Grizzlies still desperately need shooting in their lineup. Even in today’s NBA, this is something that has eluded Memphis’ front office.

They can’t let that slip in the draft – again. With the 17th pick, expect the Grizzlies to take a shooter. At this point, Malachi Richardson is their guy. He’s a good perimeter shooter and has potential as a 6-foot-6 guard.

He’s not a prospect that is garnering praise from all angles, but he’s a player that could potentially blossom into a star in the NBA.

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