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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Every Team’s Best Possible Move

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 13, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) drives in against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) drives in against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) brings the ball up court during the first half of a second round game against the Yale Bulldogs in 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) brings the ball up court during the first half of a second round game against the Yale Bulldogs in 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

20. <strong>Age:</strong> 18 (9/2/1997)<br /> <strong>Height, Weight, Wingspan:</strong> 6’9.5″, 196 pounds, 7’3″<br /> <strong>Slash Line:</strong> .442/.410/.682<br /> <strong>Season Averages:</strong> 34.6 MPG, 17.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.4 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.2 3PM <p>The Los Angeles Lakers have a number of prospects to choose from, but Brandon Ingram is the most likely selection. He fits what the Lakers need positionally, and has one of the highest ceilings of any remaining prospect.</p> <p>Whether he’s a star or a starter, the general expectation is that Ingram will be a productive NBA player.</p> <div class=. Small Forward. Duke Blue Devils. Brandon Ingram . 2. player

Ingram has incredible size for a small forward at just under 6’10” with a 7’3” wingspan. He’s also an excellent 3-point shooter who rebounds well and is regarded as a good teammate who has a passion for the game.

As one might expect, a 6’10” small forward who can shoot is being compared to Kevin Durant; perhaps rationally so.

The red flag with Ingram is that he isn’t especially explosive athletically. He moves well, but is more of a get-to-a-spot type of scorer than a player who can blow by the defender placed in front him.

You can’t teach size or length, however, and Ingram is elite in both regards.

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Brandon Ingram

Small Forward, Duke Blue Devils

Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers /

Age:

18 (9/2/1997)

Height, Weight, Wingspan:

6’9.5″, 196 pounds, 7’3″

Slash Line:

.442/.410/.682

Season Averages:

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

The Los Angeles Lakers have a number of prospects to choose from, but Brandon Ingram is the most likely selection. He fits what the Lakers need positionally, and has one of the highest ceilings of any remaining prospect.

Whether he’s a star or a starter, the general expectation is that Ingram will be a productive NBA player.

Ingram has incredible size for a small forward at just under 6’10” with a 7’3” wingspan. He’s also an excellent 3-point shooter who rebounds well and is regarded as a good teammate who has a passion for the game.

As one might expect, a 6’10” small forward who can shoot is being compared to Kevin Durant; perhaps rationally so.

The red flag with Ingram is that he isn’t especially explosive athletically. He moves well, but is more of a get-to-a-spot type of scorer than a player who can blow by the defender placed in front him.

You can’t teach size or length, however, and Ingram is elite in both regards.

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