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Redrafting the 2016 NBA Draft class

By Simon Shortt

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Timberwolves Kris Dunn
Apr 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kris Dunn (3) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Utah Jazz

Original Pick: Taurean Prince (Traded to ATL)
New Pick: Kris Dunn (Traded to IND)

With the 12th pick we would still see the Utah Jazz make a trade for George Hill, only this time the trade would just involve Utah and the Indiana Pacers. Instead of taking back Jeff Teague, who was solid but nothing special this year, and getting swept in the first round of the playoffs, the Pacers would start looking to the future.

With a chance to snag a potential franchise point guard, they would cut the Atlanta Hawks right out and make the trade straight up. Utah still gets Hill, who was terrific for their playoff run this year, and Indiana starts looking ahead.

Dunn had a less than stellar rookie year while backing up Ricky Rubio, but that does not take away from his potential. With all the physical tools and feel for the game Dunn possesses, he just needs to improve his shot and decision-making before becoming a star. He would join the Pacers and pair with Myles Turner as the team’s pillars should Paul George leave in free agency. The two have the length and athleticism for their positions to excel, and could be a fun pick-and-roll tandem in the coming years.