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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Lottery Picks Only

By Kohl Rast

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: A general view of the NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum during the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: A general view of the NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum during the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts down the net after defeating the Michigan Wolverines during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Villanova defeated Michigan 79-62. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts down the net after defeating the Michigan Wolverines during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Villanova defeated Michigan 79-62. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

#10: Philadelphia 76ers

Miles Bridges, Michigan State

“One of my favorite players in this draft class, the 76ers will add someone who can help out on both ends of the court and will be good for pushing Dario Saric to a bench role which would probably fit him better. A starting lineup of Markelle Fultz, Miles Bridges, Ben Simmons, Robert Covington, and Joel Embiid could be very dangerous, especially with some bench guys like Saric, McConnell, Anderson, and Belinelli.” –Kohl Rast

Mikal Bridges, Villanova

“Bridges is one of the most pro-ready players in this draft, and would fit well on a team that is looking to win right away. The 76ers need long term insurance at shooting guard, and even if they plan to resign J.J. Redick, should not hesitate to draft Bridges at number ten.

Bridges is the type of three-and-D player that could thrive in between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, and could also slide to small forward if Robert Covington feels more comfortable at shooting guard. This pick fits like a glove and would help the 76ers move closer to title contention.” –Evan Siegel

Mikal Bridges, Villanova

“Bridges stays in Philly. As we’ve seen with the Warriors, Celtics, and Rockets, you can never have enough long, athletic wings who can shoot. He’s a good spot up shooter, and he’ll get plenty of good looks off of Joel Embiid post ups and Ben Simmons kick outs. Some are concerned about his lean frame, but it’s not a deal breaker for me. He’s a competitor who has big game experience.” –Ben Zajdel

Next: #11: Charlotte Hornets