The 2016 NBA Draft took place on June 23, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This event allowed NBA teams to select eligible players to join the league, with a total of 60 picks made across two rounds. The draft is notable for producing several standout players, including Ben Simmons, who was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Brandon Ingram, chosen second by the Los Angeles Lakers. Other significant picks included Jamal Murray and Domantas Sabonis, both of whom have made a considerable impact in the league.