2016 NBA Draft Grades

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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Chicago Bulls

Denzel Valentine, SF (14), Paul Zipser, SF (48)

Chicago went for the triple-double phenom Denzel Valentine, despite his poor defensive play and blow average athleticism. I like this move, Valentine’s leadership qualities will make him a key piece in kicking off the Bulls’ approaching rebuild phase.

Now if the Bulls gather the strength to set both Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah free and successfully shop Taj Gibson as well, Chicago is in a good place.

Draft Grade: B

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