Optimism begins anew in the NBA with the 2016 draft in the books.
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship is in the past, and the rest of the league has already turned its attention toward integrating the new youngsters (and perhaps bolstering those lineups with timely free-agent signings).
As with any draft, there were winners and losers as well as top prospects and sleeper picks who will outperform their draft slots form Thursday.
With that in mind, here is a look at the full results and a breakdown of the 2016 NBA draft. Players were considered sleepers if they were drafted 30th or lower Thursday.
Results
Grades
Top Prospects
The Philadelphia 76ers needed a franchise-type player, and that is exactly what they got with Ben Simmons if he develops a jump shot to go with his vision, rebounding skills and ability to handle the ball as a 6’10” forward. He has the potential to eventually become a nearly unstoppable playmaker.
As does Brandon Ingram, who joins a Los Angeles Lakers ...
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NBA Draft 2016 Results: Grade for Each Team, Top Prospects and Sleepers
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