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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March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball against Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram, Duke Blue Devils

Position: Small Forward

Age: 18 (9/2/1997)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’9.5″, 196 pounds, 7’3″

Slash Line: .441/.413/.688

Season Averages: 34.6 MPG, 16.8 PPG, 17.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.4 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.2 3PM

Assuming the Los Angeles Lakers hold onto the No. 2 overall selection, this comes down to a question of who’s available. Whomever remains after the Philadelphia 76ers choose between Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons is who the Lakers will draft.

In this scenario, the Lakers luck out and land Ingram.

Los Angeles already has two building blocks in point guard D’Angelo Russell and power forward Julius Randle. Both have high ceilings with the ball in their hands, all the while flashing the abilities to be positive contributors in off-ball situations.

Thus, adding Simmons could subsequently stunt their growth due to the fact that he needs the ball in his hands to be successful.

Ingram, meanwhile, is an outstanding shooter with legitimate 3-point range and a Kevin Durant-like stroke. He’s also a committed defender who works his tail off and, by all accounts, is an outstanding teammate.

Simmons may be the superior talent from a pure upside perspective, but Ingram is the perfect fit for the Lakers.

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