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

By Tony Webb

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 25, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts after making a basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half in a semifinal game in the Midwest regional of the NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts after making a basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half in a semifinal game in the Midwest regional of the NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma City Thunder

Draft Picks: Domantas Sabonis No. 11, Daniel Hamilton No. 56

KEVIN DURANT. That is the only thing that should be on the mind of the Thunder this offseason. Durant’s free agency decision will determine if the Thunder remain NBA Finals contenders or if they begin a new era in OKC.

On Draft night, the Thunder added Victor Oladipo and No. 11 pick Domantas Sabonis from Orlando for Serge Ibaka. The trio of big men of Steven Adams, Enes Kanter and Sabonis will continue success as a rebounding team and help inside scoring. Oladipo provides a motor that matches that of Russell Westbrook and is an upgrade over Dion Waiters.

These moves are all to appeal to Durant as they surround him and Westbrook with talent.

Grade: B+

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