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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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Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Phoenix Suns

Original Pick: Georgios Papagiannis (Traded to SAC)
New Pick: Taurean Prince

After losing their second selection from this draft, Maqueese Chriss, the Suns will look to find another combo forward to fit their team. Taurean Prince had an impressive rookie year post-All Star break for the Hawks, and would bring his versatility and expanding game to the Suns.

As a wing player with size and athleticism he would fit in the frontcourt with any combination of Bender-T.J. Warren-Alex Len, allowing the team to have flexibility moving forward.

His defense is what earned him minutes for the playoff Hawks. With his strength and wingspan, Prince can defend multiple positions and secure the rebound after the play. His offensive game started to come along towards the end of the year as well.

In March and April (when his minutes were highest) he was attempting 2.5 threes per game, converting on nearly 34 percent of them. He was also starting to look comfortable putting the ball on the floor in the playoffs and finishing around the rim. His versatility and quickly improving offensive game would give the Suns depth for their young roster moving forward.