Projected 76ers Opening Day Lineup: Volume 1

Sep 27, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) speaks with reporters during media day at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Finally, starting at center, the much anticipated Nerlens Noel. Since the second the 76ers drafted him last year, they have counted down the seconds until the moment he would recovered from his ACL and contribute for the 76ers. Noel has looked very sharp in the two Summer League’s he played in this summer. His footwork has looked phenomenal and the Sixers have been giving him his needed rest every game or two. By the time regular season tip-off begins, Noel will be ready to go physically. As for basketball, bumps along the road will be expected as he adjusts to NBA competition. But count on your bottom-dollar he will be the starting center come the end of October.