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NBA Mock Draft 2016: The Boston Celtics Hold Control At No. 3

By Nicholas Hughes

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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March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram

For all those out there just like me, who believe the draft lottery is secretly rigged, the league knows we’re on to them. That’s why they didn’t give the top pick to the Lakers like we thought they would.

Instead, the Los Angeles Lakers come away with the second overall selection, and barring utter stupidity getting hold of the 76ers’ front office (which wouldn’t be the first time) Ben Simmons will be off the board when they get a chance to pick.

That means the Lakers have Brandon Ingram falling into their laps. He’s a high-cieling, 3-and-D wing player who will fill a major void on the perimeter. The Lakers were the league’s worst 3-pt shooting team last season, and while Ingram is certainly know elite marksman, he is consistent enough from beyond the arc to up their stats in a big way.

Ingram is also the ideal running mate for last year’s number 2 overall pick, D’Angelo Russell. This pick allows Russell to continue to grow and adapt as a playmaker, with Ingram being far more lethal off-ball than the man who will likely precede him in this draft.

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