Predicting the Lottery Picks of the 2016 NBA Draft

Nov 16, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) slam dunks against the Kennesaw State Owls during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) slam dunks against the Kennesaw State Owls during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Buddy Hield Oklahoma Sooners
Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) reacts during the second half against the Villanova Wildcats in the 2016 NCAA Men /

69. The Pelicans begin their off-season by drafting the best shooter in the lottery. Hield shot upwards of 45 percent from deep in his fourth season at Oklahoma. <p>As far as lottery picks go, Hield isn’t young at 22 years old. However, the former Sooner is a proven scorer and an impressive athlete. He scored 25 points per game last season and may be able to contribute instantly on an NBA team.</p>. SG. Oklahoma. Buddy Hield . 6. player

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