2016 NBA Mock Draft: Can Ben Simmons save Sixers?

20. <p>While Ben Simmons may have some difficulty slotting into a roster immediately because of his distinctive skill set and poor shooting, there are no such concerns with Duke’s Brandon Ingram. At 6-10 with a 7-3 wingspan, Ingram has the perfect frame for a modern NBA wing, but he’ll need to add strength to compete with the more physically mature players he’ll encounter in the league. Luckily, that shouldn’t be a problem for one of the youngest prospects in the class.</p> <p>Ingram’s length allows him to shoot over most defenders. He’s taken 5.3 three-pointers per game as a freshman and has knocked down 40 percent of his 165 attempts. Ingram doesn’t possess elite quickness and needs to work on his ball handling in order to become a more dangerous player off the dribble, but he is an effective finisher at the rim (61 percent) when he gets there. Ingram’s size also has the potential to make him a pesky defender on the perimeter where he can use his long arms to get into passing lanes and challenge shots.</p> <p>With Kobe Bryant’s impending retirement, Ingram will be able to slot in as the Lakers starting small forward. Along with the burgeoning D’Angelo Russell, Ingram would give Laker fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the future.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Brandon Ingram, <a href=. SF. Duke. Brandon Ingram. 2. player