With the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers will likely select whichever franchise-altering prospect the Philadelphia 76ers don’t: Louisiana State University’s Ben Simmons or Duke’s Brandon Ingram.
Either way, they’ll acquire a building block, someone potentially talented enough to lead the organization to sustained championship contention for the next decade.
Based on their projected strengths and weaknesses going from college to the pros, both prospects are compatible with Los Angeles’ current roster, as well as the new offensive system and defensive principles incoming head coach Luke Walton should look to instill.
If it’s Ingram, great. He can plug right in at small forward and naturally play alongside Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson in a traditional starting lineup on opening night. His outside shot and physical length make him a natural solution for some of L.A.’s ongoing problems.
If the Sixers instead choose to add three-point shooting and wing versatility to ...
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