The 2016 NBA Draft was held on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and NJ Advance Media was there for every first-round pick.

Scroll to picks and our analysis below.

The Philadelphia 76ers, with the first pick of the draft, selected Ben Simmons of LSU.

FIRST ROUND

1. Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons, F, LSU: This is what the team and their fans have waited years to happen. The process (tanking to get draft picks) is taking shape, with more moves coming. Now, all Simmons has to do is become the league's next star. Sixers fans at Barclays Center loudly cheered the selection.

With the 1st pick in the #NBADraft, Philadelphia 76ers select Ben Simmons, SF out of LSU. pic.twitter.com/wYlSuv6tIx — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 23, 2016

PG: Simmons

SG: Saric

SF: Noel

PF: Okafor

C: Embiid



The Sixers could play the first all-6'10" or bigger lineup in NBA history. — Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) May 18, 2016

2. Los Angeles Lakers

Brandon Ingram, F, Duke: This is the offensive threat the Lakers need in the post-Kobe Era. They likely would have taken him at No. 1. He gives the Lakers what they need -- perimeter scoring and perimeter defense. At 18, he is the youngest college player in the draft.

What will be bring to L.A.? "Leadership. Going into Duke, I shied away from leadership," Ingram said. "I'm going to bring scoring and defense."

3. Boston Celtics (from Brooklyn Nets)

Jaylen Brown, F, California: With the first two picks already known, the draft started here. He's a big, strong and athletic, but he might not stay with the Celtics, who are still looking to deal. But for now, the Celtics took the shooter from Cal over Kris Dunn, the point guard from nearby Providence, and Buddy Hield, the shooter from Oklahoma.

"I was sweating, but I'm glad I ended up where I did," Brown said.

4. Phoenix Suns

Dragan Bender, F, Croatia: Suns go with the 18-year-old European who may not help right away, but could be a star in the near future. At 7-foot-1, he's a project.

"I can do a lot of things on both sides of the floor," Bender said.

Dragan Bender: 6th international player selected in the Top 4 (Kristaps Porzingis, Andrea Bargnani, Darko Milicic, Yao Ming, Pau Gasol) — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

5. Minnesota Timberwolves

Kris Dunn, G, Providence: Can pass, penetrate and defend. Could be an All-NBA defender. The best point guard in the draft should draw a lot of smiles from last year's No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year, big man Karl-Anthony Towns.

Minnesota has been shopping Ricky Rubio throughout the week. His future in Minnesota is likely coming to an end. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2016

Kris Dunn: highest total projection for any guard in this class, according to ESPN Analytics’ NBA Draft Projections. pic.twitter.com/aN55ZmhQYz — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

6. New Orleans Pelicans

Buddy Hield, G, Oklahoma: His game against Villanova in the Final Four aside, Hield, the two-time Big 12 Player of the Year, might might be the best pure shooter in the draft.

Buddy Hield (taken by the @PelicansNBA) is the highest-drafted senior since Shelden Williams was selected 5th overall in 2006. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

7. Denver Nuggets (from New York Knicks)

Jamal Murray, G, Kentucky: This pick came to the Nuggets in the 2011 Carmelo Anthony trade. Murray and Kentucky coach John Calipari believe he is the best player in the draft. If they're even close to right, the Nuggets got a steal. Best in catch-and-shoot situations.

"I'm down to do whatever (point guard or shooting guard)," Murray said.

8. Sacramento Kings

Marquese Chriss, F, Washington: The Kings made this pick for the Phoenix Suns, according to reports, so there is a trade coming. In the first round, Suns walk away with Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss.

Phoenix will send 13, 28, the draft rights to Bogdan Bogdanovic and 2020 second round pick to Sacramento for the #8 pick (Marquiss Chriss). — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 24, 2016

Marquese Chriss: 3rd-best chance to play at the level of an All-Star in his first 5 seasons, based on ESPN Analytics’ NBA Draft Projections. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

9. Toronto Raptors (from Denver via New York Knicks)

Jakob Poeltl, F, Utah: Raptors are coming off the best season in franchise history and made it to the Eastern Conference finals. Now they add a solid big man from Vienna, Austria, who may not be a star, but should be a solid player for a long time.

"Playing two years at Utah was an unbelievable experience. Not many guys coming over from Europe get a chance to get used to the American game," Poeltl said. "It helped me get ready for the NBA."

10. Milwaukee Bucks

Thon Maker, F, Australia: Bucks coach Jason Kidd will work with a 7-footer who is a high school senior with no college experience. He's the first real surprise of the draft. Maker was expected to be a late first-round pick and his age -- is he 19, or 23? -- was a concern to some teams. But there is a ton of upside.

The top 10 picks of the 2016 #NBADraft are in! pic.twitter.com/9328sPuqOV — NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2016

11. Orlando Magic

Domantas Sabonis, F, Gonzaga: The son of a Basketball Hall of Famer, Arvydas Sabonis, is headed to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Zags' big man averaged a double-double in college with more than 17 points and 11 rebounds per game. The 6-10 left-hander is good around the basket at both ends of the court.

"I'm trying to make my image. I'm proud of my father. He was the best who ever was. He's my idol," Domantas Sabonis said.

Domantas Sabonis: first player since Patrick Ewing Jr. to be selected in the Draft whose father is in the Hall of Fame as a player. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

And this just in:

Oklahoma City has traded Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic, league sources told @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2016

12. Utah Jazz (from Atlanta via Indiana)

Taurean Prince, F, Baylor: He is headed to the Atlanta Hawks after a three-team trade with the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers.

13. Sacramento Kings (from Phoenix via Washington)

Georgios Papagiannis, C, Greece: He's not ready to contribute right away, but has a lot of upside and could be one of the better big men to come out of this draft.

14. Chicago Bulls

Denzel Valentine, F, Michigan State: Good, all-around player, who averaged 19.2 points for the Spartans last year. There were questions about a knee injury that scared away some teams, but not the Bulls who made him the final lottery pick.

"I was getting nervous there, pick after pick. I'm so glad I'm going to the Bulls," Valentine said. "I'm healthy now and they felt like I was ready."

That moment you get drafted. https://t.co/92C3otozq5 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 24, 2016

15. Denver Nuggets (from Houston)

Juan Hernangomez, F, Spain: With the second of their three first-round picks, the Nuggets take a European whom they may stash for a year. Although he does have experience, he's not quite ready for the NBA, but there is some future upside. Good shooter at 6-foot-9 and just 20 years old. His brother, Willy, was drafted last year and the Knicks now own his rights.

16. Boston Celtics (from Dallas)

Guerschon Yabusele, F, France: Celtics fans scream, "Who is this guy?" He's a monster at 6-8, 240 pounds, and he's just 20 years old. After selecting Jaylen Brown with the No. 3 pick, and with another first-round pick to go, the Celtics could let him stay in Europe for a year. Some scouts believe he might be able to play next season.

In first 16 picks, 9 have been foreign-born. 4 of those played college ball in U.S. — Mike Waters (@MikeWatersSYR) June 24, 2016

Guerschon Yabusele drafted by the Celtics from France. Tony Parker is the only player drafted out of France to make an all-star team — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

17. Memphis Grizzlies

Wade Baldwin IV, G, Vanderbilt: The Grizzlies get the second-best pure point guard in the draft (behind Dunn). Baldwin, a Jersey guy, isn't going to score a lot, but he can play defense against other point guards and he can distribute the ball as well as anyone.

18. Detroit Pistons

Henry Ellenson, F, Marquette: Most experts thought Ellenson would be a lottery pick. The one-and-done Big East big man averaged 17 points and just a shade under 10 rebounds a game for Marquette.

Henry Ellenson is Marquette's first Top-20 pick since Dwyane Wade in 2003. pic.twitter.com/6NOF5AAX3H — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

19. Denver Nuggets (from Portland)

Malik Beasley, G, Florida State: With their third first-round pick, the Nuggets get a shooting guard from the ACC who averaged over 15 points per game in the best conference in the country. With Jamal Murray coming earlier, Denver really improved its backcourt.

Nuggets fans, meet Malik Beasley. https://t.co/lYo3FgT3h5 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 24, 2016

20. Indiana Pacers

Caris LeVert, G, Michigan: LeVert is going to the Nets. He has first-round talent, but he's had two foot surgeries. The Nets acquired the pick from Indiana earlier in the day. He scored 19 points per game in the Big 10. His high character helped make it into the top 20.

Brooklyn has potential sick athleticism on wings down the road with LeVert and Hollis-Jefferson if they recover from their injuries. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 24, 2016

Brooklyn has potential sick athleticism on wings down the road with LeVert and Hollis-Jefferson if they recover from their injuries. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 24, 2016

21. Atlanta Hawks

DeAndre Bembry, F, St. Joseph's: This Hawk will remain a Hawk. The leading scorer in the A-10 had a big year for St. Joe's and led it into the NCAA Tournament.

DeAndre Bembry is the 5th St. Pat's player drafted in the 1st round since 1998, joining Harrington, Dalembert, Gilchrist & Irving. — Jerry Carino (@NJHoopsHaven) June 24, 2016

22. Charlotte Hornets

Malachi Richardson, G, Syracuse: He is headed to the Sacramento Kings in a trade. @KingMali, is his Twitter handle, so maybe the Trenton Catholic Academy product knew something, The Kings traded with the Hornets to grab the Syracuse shooter whose stock rose during the NCAA Tournament.

23. Boston Celtics

Ante Zizic, C, Croatia: For the second time in the first round, the Celtics select a big man from Europe. It's doubtful both will be on the roster next season. They're adding talented bigs for the future ... but Celtics fans are impatient.

Celtics fans are thrilled over this Draft. pic.twitter.com/i8Oc6v4rox — CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) June 24, 2016

Zizic can play, though. They shouldn’t boo this one. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 24, 2016

24. Philadelphia 76ers (from Miami via Cleveland)

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, F, France: Impatient Sixers fans, who have watched their team tank for draft picks, aren't going to like a draft-and-stash player. Maybe Luwawu is more than that. He's a 6-6 small forward who plays good defense. But when will he be able to contribute?

25. Los Angeles Clippers

Brice Johnson, F, North Carolina: The senior took the Tar Heels to the national title game and averaged more than 17 points and 10 rebounds per game. Teams don't seem to like drafting seniors any longer, but Johnson might be able to contribute to the Clips next year.

26. Philadelphia 76ers (from Oklahoma City via Denver and Cleveland)

Furkan Korkmaz, G, Turkey: The Sixers turn to Europe again with their third first-round pick. With a $2 million buyout, he's likely to stay in Turkey for at least another year. It's likely the Sixers are looking to trade for a veteran who can help next year, like a point guard.

Furkan Korkmaz is the 8th international player selected in this 1st Round, tying the record set in 2003. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

Meet 6-foot-7 Turkish forward Furkan Korkmaz, who the 76ers drafted at 26. @DraftExpress video on @TheVertical. https://t.co/YQ2BXBFUtA

-- The Vertical (@TheVertical)

Furkan Korkmaz is the 8th international player selected in this 1st Round, tying the record set in 2003. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 24, 2016

27. Toronto Raptors

Pascal Siakam, F, New Mexico State: The WAC Player of the Year, from Cameroon, Siakam had 27 double-doubles last year. He's a big-time rebounder. The Raptors, who added Siakam to earlier pick Jakob Poeltl, have gotten a lot bigger and stronger up front.

So far, 13 of the 27 players drafted tonight are non-American born. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2016

28. Phoenix Suns (from Sacramento via Cleveland and Boston)

Skal Labissiere, F, Kentucky: Considered a lottery pick, the freshman from Kentucky fell to the bottom of the first round. Highly recruited, he did not have a great first year for the Wildcats. There is potential there and the Kings may have gotten a steal this late in the draft.

Skal Labissiere, the newest Sacramento King. https://t.co/DhM0VlcOOq — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 24, 2016

29. San Antonio Spurs

Dejounte Murray, G, Washington: The Spurs find a way to get the most out of late first-round picks and could do the same with Murray, a tough, all-around guard who just needs to improve his shooting.

Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley texted me: "Dejounte Murray has All-Star potential." — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2016

30. Golden State Warriors

Damian Jones, C, Vanderbilt: Jones, a good rim protector and shot blocker, can get up and down the court well for a big man. The Warriors will still revolve around Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, but LeBron James showed they need size and a presence in the middle.