2016 NBA Draft: 1st-Round Order and Top 2-Way Prospects

Fans always want players who can score points, but it’s usually the ones who play defense who make the biggest impact on a roster. When the NBA draft comes around, you want your team to take someone who can do both.

If you look at some of the emerging superstars over the past few years, you see two-way players who can get it done in all aspects of the game. Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler both earned their playing time on the defensive end before breaking out offensively.

While Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram could be elite offensive players at the next level, neither of them is proven on the defensive end. However, a handful of prospects have the tools necessary to be game-changers on both ends of the court.

Here is a look at the best two-way players in the class, along with a list of the first-round draft order.

Kris Dunn, PG, Providence

The two-time Big East Player of the Year has all the skills you want in a point guard.

At 6’4″, Kris Dunn has the size and strength to attack the basket and the athleticism to finish at the rim. He can create a shot for himself and has improved from beyond the arc, hitting 37.2 percent of his three-pointers last year. His averages of 16.4 points and 6.2 assists per game show he can both score himself as well as create opportunities for others.

However, when asked about what he does best on the floor, Dunn immediately wanted to discuss his defense.

“I think my greatest strength is I’m a great defender,” the point guard said, per Keith Pompey of Philly.com. “I like to defend on the ball. I like to get after people. I like to get under people’s skin.”

He hassled opponents enough to total 2.5 steals per game this past season and makes things difficult for players all game long. If you have someone who can take an opposing point guard out of the game or at least limit him, your team has a good chance …

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