NBA Draft Grades 2016: Sixers, Nuggets Finally Get It Right

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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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Brandon Ingram (Duke) walks off stage after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Brandon Ingram (Duke) walks off stage after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers

Draft Picks: Brandon Ingram No. 2, Ivica Zubac No. 32

Life After Kobe.

The time has come and the Lakers rebuilding can officially start. Ingram has the ability to create his own shots, who can handle the ball quite well, which the Lakers will definitely need; a consistent scoring threat.

There is always the possibility to bring in a new centerpiece for the franchise (DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler, Paul George), but for now let us say Ingram joins the Lakers core as they continue the rebuild in hopes to return to Lakers glory.

D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Ingram is a nice start for new coach Luke Walton. Ingram is my early prediction for Rookie of the Year.

Grade: A-

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