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LIST: Top picks of the 2016 NBA Draft

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The 2016 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBADraft?src=hash">#NBADraft</a> Class! <a href="https://t.co/1LJA16zL5p">pic.twitter.com/1LJA16zL5p</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/746105956820467712">June 23, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Louisiana State University (LSU) forward Ben Simmons was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA 2016 Draft on Thursday (Friday Manila time).</p><p>The 6-foot-10 forward from Melbourne, Australia averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists playing US college basketball last season at LSU.</p><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The announcement.<br/>The reaction.<br/>The handshake.<br/>The dream. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PHILAfirst?src=hash">#PHILAfirst</a><a href="https://t.co/xxWU20h8xN">https://t.co/xxWU20h8xN</a></p>— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sixers/status/746130944554242048">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><p>The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, selected, as expected Duke forward Brandon Ingram as the 2nd overall pick, while the Boston Celtics selected California guard Jaylen Brown as the 3rd overall pick.</p><p>Here&#x27;s a list of the top NBA draftees this year:</p><div><strong>1. Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">&quot;It&#x27;s great to finally be part of the Sixers family.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PHILAfirst?src=hash">#PHILAfirst</a> <a href="https://t.co/5q9uAuyM0G">pic.twitter.com/5q9uAuyM0G</a></p>— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sixers/status/746129033482637314">June 23, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>2. Brandon Ingram - Los Angeles Lakers</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Take a look at how Brandon Ingram performed in his Lakers predraft workout!<br/>Lakers Draft is presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/Gatorade">@Gatorade</a>.<a href="https://t.co/rRTAr4dgXz">https://t.co/rRTAr4dgXz</a></p>— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/746135219661508609">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>3. Jalyen Brown - Boston Celtics</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the 3rd pick in the NBA Draft, the Celtics select Jaylen Brown. <a href="https://t.co/Ys3XNuyx5i">pic.twitter.com/Ys3XNuyx5i</a></p>— Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/746128660214726656">June 23, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>4. Dragan Bender - Phoenix Suns</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RT to help us welcome Dragan Bender to Phoenix! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunsDraft?src=hash">#SunsDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/1Kn08UYRwZ">pic.twitter.com/1Kn08UYRwZ</a></p>— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/746133659065868289">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>5. Kris Dunn - Minnesota Timberwolves</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the 5th overall pick in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBADraft?src=hash">#NBADraft</a> the Timberwolves select... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WolvesDraft?src=hash">#WolvesDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/PCigocbXKz">pic.twitter.com/PCigocbXKz</a></p>— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/746132533113348096">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>6. Buddy Hield - New Orleans Pelicans</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It&#x27;s LIT!!! ?????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PelicansDraft?src=hash">#PelicansDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/2yDWOxdrat">pic.twitter.com/2yDWOxdrat</a></p>— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA/status/746140282610032640">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>7. Jamal Murray - Denver Nuggets</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the 7th pick in the 2016 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBADraft?src=hash">#NBADraft</a>, the Denver Nuggets select Jamal Murray! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeToDenver?src=hash">#WelcomeToDenver</a> <a href="https://t.co/tKs4Dpbjkp">pic.twitter.com/tKs4Dpbjkp</a></p>— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets/status/746136115128635392">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>8. Marquese Chriss - Sacramento Kings (expected be traded to the Suns)</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the eighth pick in the 2016 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBADraft?src=hash">#NBADraft</a> the <a href="https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings">@SacramentoKings</a> select <a href="https://twitter.com/Quese_22">@Quese_22</a> <a href="https://t.co/NUiYwXrBpa">pic.twitter.com/NUiYwXrBpa</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/746137713452195840">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>9. Jakob Poeltl - Toronto Raptors</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the 9th pick in the 2016 <a href="https://twitter.com/NBADraft">@NBADraft</a>, the Toronto Raptors select Jakob Poeltl! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a> <a href="https://t.co/IyGQOiZbs1">pic.twitter.com/IyGQOiZbs1</a></p>— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) <a href="https://twitter.com/Raptors/status/746139156418564100">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div><strong>10. Thon Maker - Milwaukee Bucks</strong></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the 10th selection in the <a href="https://twitter.com/NBADraft">@NBADraft</a> the Bucks select <a href="https://twitter.com/ThonMaker14">@ThonMaker14</a>!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BucksDraft?src=hash">#BucksDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Trs0QGfym">pic.twitter.com/4Trs0QGfym</a></p>— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/746141003430563840">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><p>11. Domantas Sabois - Orlando Magic</p><p>12. Taurean Prince - Utah Jazz</p><p>13. Georgios Papagiannis - Phoenix Suns</p><p>14. Denzel Valentine - Chicago Bulls.</p><p>15. Juan Hernangomez - Denver Nuggets</p><p>16. Guerschon Yabusele - Boston Celtics</p><p>17. Wade Baldwin - Memphis Grizzlies</p><p>18. Henry Ellenson - Detroit Pistons</p><p>19. Malik Beasley - Denver Nuggets select</p><p>20. Caris LeVert - Indiana Pacers</p><p>21. DeAndre Bembry - Atlanta Hawks</p><p>22. Malachi Richardson - Charlotte Hornets</p><p>23. Ante Zizic - Boston Celtics</p><p>24. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot - Philadelphia 76ers</p><p>25. Brice Johnson - Los Angeles Clippers</p><p>26. Furkan Korkmaz - Philadelphia 76ers</p><p>27. Pascal Siakam - Toronto Raptors</p><p>28. Skal Labissiere - Phoenix Suns</p><p>29. Dejounte Murray - San Antonio Spurs</p><p>30. Damian Jones - Golden State Warriors</p><div><em>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports</a> website.</em></div>

Louisiana State University (LSU) forward Ben Simmons was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA 2016 Draft on Thursday (Friday Manila time).