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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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March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Ingram. 2. player. 20. . Forward. Duke

Laker nation rejoiced on lottery night. Keeping their pick, and ending up with either Simmons or Ingram, is a great start for incoming coach Luke Walton.

Getting Ingram is a great way to kick off the post-Kobe era for the Los Angeles Lakers. A long athlete who shot 41 percent from 3-point range in one season at Duke who could help out right away. Superstardom isn’t guaranteed in this league, but Ingram’s game has similarities to Kevin Durant. Because when you watch him, it’s easy to see why those comparisons are made.

Ingram would fit perfectly with the Lakers young core constructed of Russell, Clarkson, Randle and Nance. He possess a long, athletic frame with the ability to shoot. He can defend and take slower opponents off the dribble. Ingram’s three-point shooting would give the Lakers a potential dynamic duo with D’Angelo Russell.

Who knows, Ingram could be the missing piece who returns the franchise to the playoffs in the future if they miss out on desirable free agents.

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