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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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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-four overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-four overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

24: Philadelphia 76ers

Original Pick: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
New Pick: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot

On draft night Philadelphia 76ers fans were worried all of Sam Hinkie’s hard work would be undone. After spending years stocking up on late/second round draft picks, many thought the Colangelos would go the opposite direction. Instead, the team showed great restraint in 2016 by making good selections at the bottom of the first round.

With this pick, the Sixers would again take Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot from France. The 6’7″ wing possesses great athleticism and should be an excellent role player behind the team’s future stars. “TLC” actually declared for the draft in 2015, but withdrew after not receiving much love from teams. This worked out in his favor as he showed major improvement last year, particularly from three where he went from making 29 percent to 36 percent.

If Timothe can continue to work on his jumper and stay engaged while using his athleticism on defense, he can become a solid role player for this team in the next few years.