With a pair of potential franchise players leading a loaded 2016 NBA draft class, the draft lottery could have enormous implications around the league going forward.
Ben Simmons of LSU is a versatile offensive weapon with the size of a power forward at 6'10" and the skill set of a point guard. Brandon Ingram also has outstanding size and length at 6'9" and is already an elite scorer who can put up points inside and out. While there is debate about which player should be taken first, both men have tons of potential heading into their NBA careers.
This makes securing the first pick in the draft extremely important for teams hoping to turn around their fate as bottom-feeders in the league. While everyone that missed the playoffs would like to end up on top of the draft, here is a look at the teams that need it most along with a breakdown of the odds heading into the May 17 lottery.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers embraced a strategy of "tanking" under general manager Sam Hinkie, although this is not something the organization can admit. In a ...
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NBA Draft Lottery 2016: Odds to Win No. 1 Pick and Teams That Need It the Most
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