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The Philadelphia Sixers have the 16th pick in this year’s (2024) NBA Draft, which isn’t the best positioning, but still high enough to get a steal in the draft if the right player still remains on the board.
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The NBA Draft is one of, if not the most memorable moment in anyone’s professional Basketball career. Where you are drafted is determined based on what you’ve showcased in college or internationally.
Usually the emphasis of ‘getting the best player’ of the draft is over after the first 10-15 picks, as everyone else is usually written off as mediocre, but that is not always the case. There have been some true professionals that have had a successful career in the NBA despite being drafted outside the lottery (picks 1-14). As we focus on pick #16, there are some notable players who were selected at this position.
The Sixers landed the 16th pick three times in the last 25 years. Last time Philadelphia had the 16th pick was in 2011, where they selected Nikola Vucevic. Three years prior in 2008, they selected Marreese Speights with the 16th pick, and selected Jiri Welsch with the 16th pick in 2002.
Who is the best player to be selected #16 in the NBA Draft?
![Ron Artest savors a moment with the Larry O'Brien Trophy as he boards a float along with Lakers tea](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194353152001.jpg?strip=all&quality=80)
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As the Sixers have this years (2024) 16th pick, we take a look at some of the 16th pick in the last 25 years of the NBA Draft.
Check out the last 25 ’16th Picks’ in the NBA Draft below!
1. Keyonte George – 2023 (Phoenix Suns)
![Utah Jazz v Golden State Warriors](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194365043282.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=330&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
2. AJ Griffin – 2022 (Atlanta Hawks)
![Atlanta Hawks v Milwaukee Bucks](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194364860784.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
3. Alperen Sengun – 2021 (Houston Rockets)
![Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194364604294.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
4. Isaiah Stewart – 2020 (Portland Trailblazers)
![Dallas Mavericks v Detroit Pistons](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/1719436434559.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
5. Chuma Okeke – 2019 (Orlando Magic)
![New York Knicks v Orlando Magic](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194364149217.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
6. Zhaire Smith – 2018 (Phoenix Suns)
![2018 NBA Draft](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194364002887.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
7. Justin Patton – 2017 (Chicago Bulls)
![Houston Rockets v Sacramento Kings](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194363684466.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=720&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
8. Guerschon Yabusele – 2016 (Boston Celtics)
![Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194363282562.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=529&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
9. Terry Rozier III – 2015 (Boston Celtics)
![Miami Heat v Indiana Pacers](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194362673341.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
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10. Jusuf Nurkic – 2014 (Chicago Bulls)
![Phoenix Suns v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Two](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/minneapolis-minnesota-jusuf-nurkic-of-the-phoenix-suns-dribbles-the-ball-against-the.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=594&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C396px)
11. Lucas Nogueira – 2013 (Boston Celtics)
![Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194362258085.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=552&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
12. Royce White – 2012 (Houston Rockets)
![2012 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194361947407.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=317&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
13. Nikola Vucevic – 2011 (Philadelphia 76ers)
![Atlanta Hawks v Chicago Bulls - Play-In Tournament](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194361742987.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
14. Luke Babbitt – 2010 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
![Miami Heat v Toronto Raptors](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/1719436154972.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=689&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
15. James Johnson – 2009 (Chicago Bulls)
![Indiana Pacers v Chicago Bulls](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194361172279.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=320&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
16. Marreese Speights – 2008 (Philadelphia 76ers)
![Philadelphia 76ers v Golden State Warriors](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194360978375.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=324&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
17. Nick Young – 2007 (Washington Wizards)
![the Washington Wizards play the Charlotte Bobcats in NBA basketball](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194360636223.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=594&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C422px)
18. Rodney Carney – 2006 (Chicago Bulls)
![NBA Europe Live - Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns - October 10, 2006](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194359970965.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=380&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
19. Joey Graham – 2005 (Toronto Raptors)
![Toronto Raptors v Indiana Pacers](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194359394425.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=346&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
20. Kirk Synder – 2004 (Utah Jazz)
![NBA 01-18-06: NO Oklahoma City Hornets vs Charlotte Bobcats](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194358981606.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=321&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
21. Troy Bell – 2003 (Boston Celtics)
![NBA Europe Games 2003 : San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194358641778.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=315&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
22. Jiri Welsch – 2002 (Philadelphia 76ers)
![Welsch shoots](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194358331858.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=321&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
23. Kirk Haston – 2001 (Charlotte Hornets)
![Kirk Haston #35](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/1719435786122.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=548&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C354px)
24. Hedo Turkoglu – 2000 (Sacramento Kings)
![BKN-LAKERS-KINGS TURKOGLU](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/1719435765785.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=354&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)
25. Metta Sandiford-Artest 1999 (Chicago Bulls)
![Chicago Bulls v Charlotte Hornets](https://rnbphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2024/06/17194338662483.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&w=318&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C480px)