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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Ben Simmons Holds On To Number 1

By Chris Stone

Feb 23, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts after committing a foul in the first half of a game with the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts after committing a foul in the first half of a game with the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 18, 2016; Spokane , WA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) moves to the basket against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Aaron Valdes (32) during the first half of the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 18, 2016; Spokane , WA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) moves to the basket against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Aaron Valdes (32) during the first half of the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

67. <p>Jaylen Brown must be an incredibly attractive prospect to just about every team in the NBA. At 6-7, 225 pounds, Brown is ready to compete physically against NBA wings. With a bit more strength, and should his head coach want to roll out a smaller lineup, he could potentially even play a few minutes at power forward. Brown has the physical tools to guard the 2-4 spots, he’s a great finisher at the rim (61.6 percent), and his 7.0 fouls drawn per 40 minutes is one of the best marks in the country.</p> <p>The problem is that, while Brown has the potential be a versatile wing that can attack off the dribble, he’s not there yet. California’s opening round loss to Hawaii in the NCAA Tournament was a <a href=. SF. California. Jaylen Brown. 7. player

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