The 2016 NBA Draft continues to draw closer as teams have begun to work out prospects, combine invites have been distributed, and the list of early entrants has been finalized. The most surprising player to make the decision to forgo the draft was California’s Ivan Rabb, a versatile power forward and potential lottery pick. Rabb’s decision shakes up the big board of many NBA front offices as they continue to adjust to the changing player pool. Early entrants now have until May 25 to make a decision about their future.
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Before that deadline passes, representatives from each of the 14 lottery hopefuls will gather in New York on May 19 to determine the final order of the 2016 draft. To give you a sense of how the lottery could potentially change the landing spot for a number of NBA prospects, I’ve used the lottery simulator at Tankathon to determine the draft order for this week’s mock draft. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the clock.
This mock draft is brought to you by Upside & Motor, part of the Hardwood Paroxysm Basketball Network. You can find more in-depth analysis of the prospects mentioned within, including scouting reports and performance breakdowns, over at Upside & Motor.
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