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NBA Draft 2016: Results And Pick-By-Pick Analysis

By Michael Saenz

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket for a lay up against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket for a lay up against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Philadelphia 76ers

Pick: Ben Simmons, F, LSU  

This was the expected move for the Philadelphia 76ers and should not come as a surprise. It wasn’t. Clearly, Philly believes that Simmons will be the best player to come out of this draft, and I don’t think many will argue with that premise.

With the new direction of the Sixers, Simmons fits the mold with where Philly wants to move forward with. He isn’t all the way there with his jump shot, but that will come in time. Simmons is a bit forward that can rival LeBron James‘ playmaking abilities from the 3 or 4 position.

No, I’m not comparing the two because that would simply be unfair. Simmons is a solid new leaf for the Sixers. They might finally have their guy.

Next: Los Angeles Lakers