2016 NBA Mock Draft: Lakers Slide, Celtics nab Simmons

170. Juan Hernangomez is a 6-9 power forward who can also ease into the small forward role when needed. He’s been playing in the ACB in Spain — one of the best leagues in the world — and he’s already a productive player as a 20-year old. While the physical tools are there Hernangomez isn’t likely to come over this season, so this pick is to secure a future asset in Charlotte. <p>This offseason will be interesting for the Hornets as Al Jefferson, Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams and Courtney Lee are all free agents. The team had a successful season including a postseason bid and once they get Michael Kidd-Gilchrist back the sky is the limit, but they have to bring back some of their free agents first. Hernangomez projects as a bit of a tweener in the NBA but he’s played center for his team in Spain so he’s versed in the post and he is also a solid pick-and-pop option. His decision making with the ball in his hands needs some work as he’s flustered by heavy pressure, sometimes leading to errant passes.</p> <p>If the franchise is looking for an immediate impact type of the player, then Hernangomez probably isn’t the right guy, but he’s got lottery-level talent and a team can someone like him this late in the first round then it could be worth the wait.</p> <p><em>To read more about Juan Hernangomez, <a href=. SF/PF. Estudiantes. Juan Hernangomez. 22. player