2016 NBA Mock Draft: Timothe Luwawu Breaks into the Top 10

player. 93. <p>It would be a shock if the 76ers didn’t leave the 2016 NBA Draft with a point guard, and Payton makes a lot of sense if they decide to wait until the late 1st round. After basically willing Oregon State to the NCAA Tournament by himself, Payton could be an instant impact player on a young team like the 76ers. It’s hard to argue with his production, as Payton averaged 18.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.9 steals per 40 minutes. He has excellent scoring ability in the halfcourt and in transition, and his playmaking developed nicely this season, as his assist rate jumped 10.6 percent without a huge talent upgrade around him. Really, Payton played like a college version Russell Westbrook this season, and with his excellent size (6’3″, 184 pounds), it’s not hard to see Payton make it as an energizer bunny at the point guard position on an up-tempo squad.</p> <p>The major issue around Payton is in efficiency, particularly from beyond the paint. Payton shot 30.2 percent on three pointers in his Oregon State career, and he was only a 64.2 percent free throw shooter last season, which hints at a shooting stroke that needs serious work. However, for a team like the Sixers, Payton still could find a place because of his skills on defense and on the break.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Gary Payton II, click here. </em></p>. PG. Oregon State. Gary Payton II. 27