On Thursday, June 23, sometime after 7 p.m. ET, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will step to the podium at Barclays Center and say: "With the first pick in the 2016 NBA draft, the [insert lottery team/conspiracy theory beneficiary here] select Ben Simmons from Louisiana State University."
We think.
That's because many lottery hopefuls don't need a projected power forward with floor-general handles. They need a wing who guards the toughest perimeter assignments, spaces the floor and catches defenses off guard with subtle playmaking on the bounce.
They need Duke's Brandon Ingram.
We're not just talking about fringe playoff contingents with little hope of securing the No. 1 overall pick during May 17's draft lottery either. Squads with top-seven lottery odds also have ample incentive to shake things up by eschewing the consensus best player available (Simmons) for need (Ingram).
Honorable 'Not Top-Seven Lottery Odds' Mentions
Milwaukee Bucks (1.8 percent chance at No. 1 pick)
Between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jabari P ...
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