NBA Draft 2016: Mock Draft Projections for Safest Lottery Prospects

One-half of the NBA Finals is set after the Cleveland Cavaliers disposed of the Toronto Raptors in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. They’ll await the team that comes out of the mammoth clash between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

But for the other 27 teams in the league, their sights are focused on Brooklyn on June 23 with the 2016 NBA draft. 

It provides teams an opportunity to get one or more solid pieces to contribute toward a championship roster as we take a look at my latest mock draft:

Safest Lottery Prospects

Ben Simmons, F, LSU

Where He’ll Go: No. 1; Philadelphia 76ers

There’s no question that LSU’s Ben Simmons is the top college prospect in the draft this season. This is a 6’10” forward who could play every position with a skill set that could make him a superstar at the next level.

Simmons averaged a double-double in his lone season at LSU with 19.2 points and 11.8 rebounds while also adding almost five assists per game. 

As long as he stays inside the three-point line, he’s money.

In order for Simmons to flourish, he would need to land on a team where he can get a lot of touches and simply play his game. 

The Philadelphia 76ers are just that kind of team, as they are all but a blank canvas. Sure, they have some young projects in the frontcourt with Jahlil …

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