2016 NBA Draft Grades

By Patrick Gookin | Jun 28, 2016

Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (25) and number twenty-fourth overall draft pick Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) pose for a photo at a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Portland Trail Blazers

Jake Layman, SF (47) *via Orlando

They made their way into the draft for virtually nothing when they a sent 2019 sound-round pick and cash considerations to Orlando for pick #47. And with Jake Laymen they got a quality defender this in the draft; defense is certainly the promising, young team’s greatest weakness.

Draft Grade: C+

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