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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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Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) shoots the ball over 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 guard Kris Dunn (3) shoots the ball over USC Trojans forward Bennie Boatwright (25) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

6. New Orleans Pelicans

Pick: Kris Dunn, PG, Providence 

The New Orleans Pelicans really just need to draft a healthy body in this year’s NBA Draft. That’s all. If they can successfully pull that off, they’ll be fine. Kidding aside, Kris Dunn would be a smart pick for the Pelicans here.

Jrue Holiday, who they hoped to be Anthony Davis‘ sidekick, when they acquired him from the Sixers a few years ago, simply hasn’t panned out. That’s OK. But it’s time to address that mistake. Drafting a player like Dunn would successfully achieve that.

The best part about drafting a player like Dunn, who played four years at Providence, is that he can play right away – perhaps even start. Dunn is 22 and has a ton of experience under his belt. He’s one of the few top 20, or so, picks that should be ready to play from Day 1.

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