The results of the 2016 NBA Draft lottery are in and the Sixers finally landed the elusive No. 1 overall pick after missing out the past two seasons. Now that the exact draft order is locked in, teams can begin targeting specific players who are likely to still be on the board when it is their time to choose. Drafting players is far from an exact science, and many a GM has been second-guessed for his draft night decisions. I’m willing to bet that every team executive has at least one pick that he would like a mulligan for. We at Hoops Rumors thought it would be fun to give our readers the chance to predict the results of this June’s draft, which is what we intend to do with a series of polls.
We’ll continue on with the Raptors, who may need to replace DeMar DeRozan and Bismack Biyombo next season. Readers, you are now on the clock! Cast your vote for Toronto’s pick and check back Wednesday for the results, as well as to cast your vote for who the Bucks will select with the No. 10 overall pick. But don’t limit yourself to a simple button click. Take to the comments section below and share your thoughts on the No. 9 overall pick and why you voted the way that you did.
Previous Selections
- Sixers — Ben Simmons (LSU)
- Lakers — Brandon Ingram (Duke)
- Celtics — Dragan Bender (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
- Suns — Jaylen Brown (California)
- Timberwolves — Buddy Hield (Oklahoma)
- Pelicans — Kris Dunn (Providence)
- Nuggets — Jamal Murray (Kentucky)
- Kings — Henry Ellenson (Marquette)
Poetl
Chriss
trade it
I took Chriss as well – If Toronto keeps the draft pick, the 4 spot is the biggest potential upgrade – I think Chriss is the best guy available for that spot. That being said, I don’t expect that TO will still have this pick when it comes around.
They’ll need a center because they probably won’t have the money to keep Biyombo. Poetl makes sense; Labissiere might be a good gamble.
Bet derozen leaves and biombo stays
Chriss, go with the upside play at a position of need.