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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Brooklyn Nets Trade For 20th Pick

By Jay Siskin

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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18. . PG. Providence. Kris Dunn. 3. player

Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) and forward Ben Bentil (0) react on the court against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) and forward Ben Bentil (0) react on the court against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The Boston Celtics face a tough decision with the 3rd pick. Reports around the league imply the Celtics are trying to package the 3rd pick for a veteran all-star.

But if they do not trade the pick, I think Danny Ainge chooses Kris Dunn. Dunn could be potentially drop because of Boston, Phoenix, and Minnesota having depth at point guard. But Dunn is the guy most ready to step in and play right away if the season started tomorrow.

He could start on opening night if the Celtics needed him to, but there have been reports that Dunn’s camp is trying to steer him away from teams with young, long-term options at the point. Dunn and Thomas could be a nice duo if both can stay healthy.

He can give Boston some more depth and insurance at the point behind Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley. Thomas plays tremendously off the ball, so having a ball dominate point guard like Dunn would help. Plus, Dunn can guard bigger guards, taking the burden off Thomas.

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