Guest Sports News Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/7aeba75bd6d499b3250b357f564c8905.jpgBy Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia 76ers added to their youthful core with a versatile big man by taking Australian Ben Simmons from Louisiana State University with the first overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday. The 19-year-old forward, an excellent rebounder who is good in transition as a scorer or passer, joins a Philadelphia team that finished last overall with a 10-71 record during the NBA's 2015-16 season. Simmons, the first Australian to be taken with the top pick since the Utah Jazz selected Andrew Bogut in 2005, averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists for LSU in his only college season. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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