Safety isn't something NBA fans come to expect from the draft.
Historically speaking, there are more failures in the first round than successes each year, which makes it look like something of a minefield for teams. It pushes the importance of the draft to the backseat in comparison to free agency.
A brief sampling of former No. 1 picks says this well enough, with either injuries (Greg Oden) or simple busting (Anthony Bennett) having derailed teams that were previously labeled as "winners" of a lottery.
Still, every class has its safe prospects who are sure to provide an impact at the next level. The question seems to be where these guys will fall, because it usually means they are already near their ceilings, while the draft is about upside.
Here's a look at an updated mock draft before examining the fate of the safest prospects.
2016 NBA Mock Draft
Safest Prospects in 2016 Class
6. New Orleans Pelicans: SG Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Easy, right?
Buddy Hield, who captured the imagination of a nation during last year's Big Dance and averaged 25 poi ...
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NBA Mock Draft 2016: 1st-Round Predictions and Safest Prospects in Class
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