2016 NBA Mock Draft: Sixers win the lottery, land Ben Simmons
By Chris Stone
![Mar 12, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) controls the ball in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies during the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Mar 12, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) controls the ball in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies during the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/36a900848e67f734430007f9d757f7f680270d71278dc5dc89b7aa1c25ad2981.jpg)
73. <p>A team can never have too many talented wing players in the modern NBA and the Nuggets are able to pick up one of the draft’s best international players with the seventh pick.</p> <p>Last year, Timothe Luwawu missed a flight to a private workout with NBA scouts and ultimately chose to withdraw from the 2015 NBA Draft. That event may turn out to be a potential blessing as the 21-year old returned to European competition in the Adriatic League and delivered a solid season, boosting his draft stock.</p> <p>At 6-7 with a 6-11 wingspan, Luwawu should be ready to contribute quickly as a defender on the wing. He moves his feet well and has the quickness and length to defend multiple positions. Statistically, he has made an impact by disrupting ball-handlers and passing lanes, generating 1.7 steals per game this season.</p> <p>Offensively. Luwawu is explosive in transition, but suffers some in the half court where his limited ball-handling skills are noticeable. However, he’s become useful as an outside shooter, making 35.7 percent of his 156 three-point attempts across all competitions this season. Luwawu has excellent potential as a two-way win in the modern NBA even if he’s unable to develop into a self-creating scorer.</p> <p><em>To read more about Timothe Luwawu, <a href=. SG. France. Timothe Luwawu . 7. player
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