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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 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates after a play against the USC Trojans during the second half at PNC Arena. The Friars wins 70-69. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates after a play against the USC Trojans during the second half at PNC Arena. The Friars wins 70-69. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Kris Dunn. 6. player. 69. . Guard. Providence

Anthony Davis has played four seasons for the New Orleans Pelicans. He’s missed the playoffs three times in those four seasons, and still has never won a postseason game. Its obvious the Pelicans need to use this pick to get him somebody who can contribute right away, and Kris Dunn is that player.

Dunn could be potentially drop because of Boston, Phoenix, and Minnesota having depth at point guard.

He could start on opening night if the Pelicans need him to start on opening night, but there have been reports that Dunn’s camp is trying to steer him away from teams with young, long-term options at the point. Dunn and Holiday could be a nice duo if Holiday can stay healthy.

Dunn might be the best option in this draft for a team looking fora  plug-and-play prospect. The Pelicans need to bet big to get Davis some talent around him. He can’t be worse than Austin Rivers. Dunn might be too talented to pass up here. The bet is Dunn.

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