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

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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Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars forward Ben Bentil (0) dunks the ball in front of USC Trojans forward Bennie Boatwright (25) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars forward Ben Bentil (0) dunks the ball in front of USC Trojans forward Bennie Boatwright (25) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

29. San Antonio Spurs

Pick: Ben Bentil, F, Providence 

The San Antonio Spurs don’t usually take players they expect to be on the roster immediately in the first round. However, that could chance considering that Tim Duncan and David West may be on their way out.

At 29, the Spurs could take a chance on a player like Ben Bentil, who showed glimpses of excellence during his time at Providence. He’s a big who can score inside and out. He’s a prototypical big for today’s changing NBA and will benefit greatly from learning behind a player like LaMarcus Aldridge.

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