Even in a relatively shallow NBA draft class, several franchises have the opportunity to significantly improve their trajectories June 23.
After the two elite talents at the top of the prospect pool—LSU's Ben Simmons and Duke's Brandon Ingram—there's a hodgepodge of future valuable role players and boom-or-bust types. Teams will not only have the unenviable task of deciding whether they want to be more or less risky, but they'll also need to figure out which players fit their rosters the best.
Let's predict the first round of the rapidly approaching draft and then break down the fits of the top five projected picks.
Analyzing the Top Five Projected Picks
1. Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons, F, LSU
Philadelphia needs ball-handling and playmaking with a roster already heavy on big-man prospects, and the 6'10" Simmons just happens to thrive in those areas. With the highest ceiling in the draft, he also would immediately lift the spirits of a disillusioned Sixers fanbase.
While Simmons technically isn't a guard, he has the athleti ...
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