Drafts are exciting because of the uncertainty surrounding the top picks. While the 2016 NBA draft initially appeared relatively structured, fans should get ready for some mayhem over the next couple of months.
Ben Simmons has been projected as the No. 1 pick since the start of the college basketball season, but his grip on the top spot is no longer secure. The latest mock draft features a change at the top as well as a few surprises throughout the first round.
Here is a look at projections for the first 30 picks in the June 23 NBA draft along with a breakdown of the most notable players at the top.
Breakdown of Top Picks
Philadelphia 76ers: Brandon Ingram, SF, Duke
Brandon Ingram can't do all the things Simmons does on a court. He isn't as good of a passer, isn't a great rebounder and his defense needs work. However, we know what Ingram will be at the next level, and his upside for that role remains off the chart.
Simmons doesn't fit a true position in the NBA and will have to adjust to players around him as well as the system he joins. On the other hand, Ingram can ...
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