June 2016: Ben Simmons Is First Pick in NBA Draft
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
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Here's a slideshow depicting the major U.S. news events of June 2016.
1. Shooting on UCLA Campus 2. Paul Ryan Endorses Trump 3. Stanford Swimmer Sentenced 4. Muhammad Ali, 74 5. Hillary Clinton Presumptive Democratic Nominee 6. Gordie Howe, 88 7. Gawker Media Declares Bankruptcy 8. Terror in Orlando Nightclub 9. Pittsburgh Penguins Win Stanley Cup 10. Hamilton at the Tony Awards 11. Microsoft Buys LinkedIn 12. Tragedy in Disney World 13. Dustin Johnson Wins U.S. Open 14. Cavaliers Win NBA Championship 15. Corey Lewandowski Leaves Trump Campaign 16. Gun Control Measures Fail 17. Healthcare Bust 18. Ben Simmons #1 Draft Pick 19. Second Officer Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case 20. Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action 21. Supreme Court Overturns Texas Abortion Law 22. Winningest Coach Pat Summitt Dies 22. Military Opens Ranks to Transgenders
- Ben Simmons Is First Pick in NBA Draft
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- On June 23, 2016, Ben Simmons is the 2016 NBA Draft's 1st pick. The Philadelphia 76ers picks the Australian basketball player after only three minutes of debate, choosing him over 2nd pick, Brandon Ingram and 3rd pick, Jaylen Brown. Simmons, who is the second 1st pick to come from Louisiana State University says to ESPN, "I'm happy to be part of the family now." Famous basketball player Shaquille O'Neal is the other 1st pick from LSU.
- Photo source: AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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