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* First Australian taken first since Andrew Bogut in 2005 * Lakers take shooting guard Brandon Ingram with second pick (Adds later picks, details) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) - The Philadelphia 76ers added to their youthful core with a versatile big man by taking Australian Ben Simmons from Louisiana State University with the first overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday. The 19-year-old forward, an excellent rebounder who is good in transition as a scorer or passer, joins a Philadelphia team that finished last overall with a 10-71 record during the NBA's 2015-16 season.
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