2016 NBA Mock Draft: Full Two-Round Breakdown

2016 NBA Mock Draft: Every Team’s Ideal Fit

Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates with Providence Friars forward Ben Bentil (0) after a play against the USC Trojans during the second half at PNC Arena. The Friars wins 70-69. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 1, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Skal Labissiere (1) dunks against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O /

11. Orlando Magic: Skal Labissiere, Kentucky Wildcats

Position: Center

Age: 20 (3/18/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 7’0″, 216 pounds, 7’1.5″

Slash Line: .517/.000/.661

Season Averages: 15.6 MPG, 6.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.0 ORPG, 1.6 BPG

The Orlando Magic have high-ceiling players at all five positions, with Elfrid Payton and Victor Oladipo in the backcourt, Evan Fournier and Mario Hezonja at the 3, Aaron Gordon at power forward, and Nikola Vucevic at center.

If there’s one thing missing from the Magic’s roster, it’s a big man who can control the defensive interior.

One might argue that Gordon has such potential, but he’s more of a competitive team defender than a rim protector. Vucevic is an offensive ace, but he lacks the ideal level of defensive consistency to be held in such regard.

Due to the fact that Vucevic is under contract for three more seasons, gambling on Skal Labissiere makes sense for the Magic.

The Magic’s current crop of assets would enable Labissiere to spend at least one full season committing to his body. He can also work to solidify his jump shot, which is as fundamentally impressive as any big man’s in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Labissiere is a tantalizing talent with limited immediate value, and that makes him the perfect prospect for Orlando to take on at this current juncture.

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