Now that the 2016 NBA draft order is officially set (barring trades), this star-studded class—and the possible destinations of its top prospects—is starting to come into focus.
Most expect LSU's Ben Simmons and Duke's Brandon Ingram to be the first two players off the board, but things could get wild and unpredictable beyond that. In other words, the first round may be home to surprising picks that few would have expected during the lead-up to the event.
With the draft quickly approaching, here is a full first-round mock draft, along with further analysis regarding some shocking selections that could be made in the opening round on June 23.
Boston Celtics: Dragan Bender
Much like New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis last year, Dragan Bender is perhaps the biggest wild card in the 2016 draft because of uncertainty regarding how he'll translate to the NBA.
With so many big-time college stars in the draft class, it is easy to overlook a player like Bender in favor of a safer pick, but the Croatia native could pay massive dividends if he fulfills his po ...
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NBA Draft 2016: Mock Draft and Teams That Could Make Surprising Selections
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