The NBA draft is the annual event where the NBA teams get to pick the best young basketball players from around the world. NBA Draft 2K16 was the 70th edition of the NBA draft that took place on June 23, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It was one of the most anticipated drafts in recent years, with a lot of young talent on display.
The Top Picks
The first pick of the draft was Ben Simmons, a 6'10" forward from LSU, who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was followed by Brandon Ingram, a 6'9" forward from Duke, who was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers. The third pick was Jaylen Brown, a 6'7" forward from California, who was selected by the Boston Celtics.
The Surprises
One of the biggest surprises of the draft was when the Toronto Raptors selected Jakob Poeltl with the ninth pick. Many experts had predicted that Poeltl would be selected later in the draft, but the Raptors clearly saw something in him that others did not.
Another surprise was when the Denver Nuggets selected Juan Hernangomez with the 15th pick. Many experts had predicted that Hernangomez would not be selected until later in the draft, but the Nuggets clearly believe that he has the potential to be a star in the NBA.
The Steals
One of the biggest steals of the draft was when the Milwaukee Bucks selected Thon Maker with the 10th pick. Maker is a 7'0" forward who has the skills to play multiple positions. Many experts had predicted that Maker would be selected later in the draft, but the Bucks clearly saw his potential and did not want to take any chances.
Another steal of the draft was when the San Antonio Spurs selected Dejounte Murray with the 29th pick. Murray is a 6'5" guard who has the potential to be a star in the NBA. Many experts had predicted that Murray would be selected earlier in the draft, but the Spurs were able to get him with the 29th pick.
The Winners
The winners of the NBA Draft 2K16 were clearly the Philadelphia 76ers. They were able to get the best player in the draft, Ben Simmons, with the first pick. They also got some other great players later in the draft, including Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Furkan Korkmaz.
Another winner of the draft was the Boston Celtics. They were able to get Jaylen Brown with the third pick, who has the potential to be a star in the NBA. They also got some other great players later in the draft, including Demetrius Jackson and Ben Bentil.
The Losers
The losers of the NBA Draft 2K16 were the New York Knicks. They had the eighth pick in the draft and selected Kristaps Porzingis. Many experts had criticized the pick at the time, but Porzingis has since become one of the best players in the NBA. The Knicks did not have a pick in the first round of the 2016 draft, which was a big blow to their chances of improving their team.
The Future
The NBA Draft 2K16 was a great event that showcased some of the best young talent in the world. The players who were selected in the draft will have the opportunity to become stars in the NBA and make a name for themselves in the basketball world. It will be interesting to see how these players develop and what they will achieve in the future.