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Richey's mock NBA Draft

The first pick in tonight's is a lock — Markelle Fultz to the 76ers — leaving basketball writer SCOTT RICHEY to take his best shot at the rest of the first round:

1. 76ers select Markelle Fultz

The skinny: 6-4, 195 pounds College: Washington

The scoop: The contract might as well already be signed. Philadelphia traded up from the No. 3 spot to get Fultz — nobody else.

2. Lakers select Lonzo Ball

The skinny: 6-6, 190 pounds College: UCLA

The scoop: Los Angeles gets a two-for-one with this pick in a potential franchise point guard and his, let's say, unique father.