Sixer Sense Mock 2016 NBA Draft Board

1. player. 63. <p>Ignore the detractors, the first pick of the 2016 NBA draft will be Ben Simmons, and the only question mark for the evening will be which team will have the opportunity to select him. After years of finishing with the third pick of the NBA draft, the Sixers finally make good on their “Tankadelphia” reputation, and not a moment too soon, as regardless of the results of the 2016 NBA draft, the Sixers will find it nearly impossible to return to the top five draft pick for the foreseeable future.</p> <p>From the moment the team selects Ben Simmons, the fans of the Philadelphia 76ers will debate which role he will eventually fill. While there is a case to be made for a front court position, the team will surely attempt to match his strength to the team’s most glaring weakness. Simmons brings polish, as he is an extremely unique talent, combining power forward size and strength, with point guard vision and passing skills</p> <p>He has the size, physical gifts and skill to defend and play all five positions at the next level. Highly unselfish, team oriented player. Attitude/character is by all accounts one of his greatest assets, as he is praised by many for being “a better person than player”. Has tremendous strength, showing the ability to play right through contact and finish. Elite level rebounder showing the grit and desire to grab any ball in his vicinity. initiates fast breaks. His vision and passing is the trademark of his game, incredibly unique to find a kid with such imagination and vision along with being a big and elite level athlete … Excellent ball handler, thrives in the open floor, whether it be as a ball handler, passer or finishing at the hoop. Huge hands. At only 19, he has already proven himself in one-on-one battles with the likes of Anthony Davis and James Harden, with huge upside. Will suit any position, but best fit for Sixers is as point guard.</p>. PG. Louisianna State University. ben simmons