2016 NBA Draft: 1st-Round Order and Prospects Who Could Slide on Draft Day

A slide is inevitable for a few unlucky prospects in each NBA draft.

Most times, the board plays a major part in a slide, as a logjam at a certain position can push prospects down the board. So can a run on one position alone, which sends the others flying down the board. 

Usually, teams benefit the most from slides, which you’ll see below when we outline the prospects who are most likely to take a dive next month.   

Before highlighting those unfortunate few, though, let’s dive into an updated mock draft based on team need and the ever-updating prospect stock market. 

2016 NBA Mock Draft

Prospects Who Could Slide on Draft Day 10. Milwaukee Bucks: C Thon Maker, Orangeville Prep

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It’s easy to see why high-profile prospect Thon Maker might take a nosedive on draft day. 

He’s the guy who somehow found a loophole in the NBA draft process and didn’t suit up for a college team last year; however, most people still view Maker as a lottery pick based on upside alone.

Why? Maker is just 19 years old but comes in at 7’1″ and 216 pounds. He runs the court well for his size, though he’ll need to put on some muscle mass to make it as a pro.

A recent ESPN.com scouting report provided an update on where Maker stands as a developmental piece:

He aced his interviews at the combine. He tested as the second-tallest player in the draft. He has added weight and strength. And in the drills I saw, he showed off a very solid 3-point jumper, great mobility for his position and a motor that goes nonstop. He’s in great shape and played incredibly hard. He weight is up to 218 pounds and his body is starting to fill out. He could still add on another 20 pounds — from the looks of things that won’t be a problem.

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