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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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Jan 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Sacramento Kings

Original Pick: Marquese Chriss (Traded to PHX)
New Pick: Malcolm Brogdon

Hopefully the Sacramento Kings don’t reach for “their guy” this time around. They probably would, but for my own sake we’ll pretend they make the right move.

With the knowledge that Buddy Hield found success with the team, they would go with another high character guard who can hit the three. Brogdon’s skills on the court would help the team, but his personality would help with the culture reset they are looking to go through.

The Virginia product had an outstanding year and is a finalist for the Rookie of the Year award. In Milwaukee he averaged 10.2 points and 4.2 assists per game, and he also shot 40 percent from three. Coming out of the second round, Brogdon is a steal for the Bucks, and earns him this jump in a re-draft.

Selecting Brogdon also leaves room for players to come in at the point and on the wing, two positions the Kings will have opportunities to fill as time goes on. If they still chose to send DeMarcus Cousins to the Pelicans they could land Jaylen Brown, and with their two top-10 picks in the 2017 NBA Draft they could find their point guard.