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2016 NBA Mock Draft: What Happens After Simmons and Ingram?

By Jay Siskin

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) sits on the bench during the first half of game seven of the SEC tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) sits on the bench during the first half of game seven of the SEC tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

93. . Forward. LSU. Ben Simmons. 1. player

Rumors have swirled around the NBA spectrum and social media world that indicate the Philadelphia 76ers are interested in moving either one of their big men, Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel, before the draft or on draft night. This shows me they’re trying to build their roster to surround Simmons.

Question marks with Simmons’ game include his reluctance to shoot jumpers and the lack of wins at LSU. However, in my opinion, Simmons still has the highest ceiling of any player in this draft class, which makes him a more sensible and realistic option for a franchise that for the several years have been waiting to draft a superstar-caliber player.

Will the Sixers take a hard look at Brandon Ingram? Absolutely, because the floor spacing that he provides with his shooting, but the team has spent the past three years sacrificing wins for a chance at a franchise-changing player. Passing on Simmons is way too big of a risk.

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