Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Possibilities With the Top Overall Pick

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Scenario 3: Take Kris Dunn

Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) waves to the fans after being removed from the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. The Tar Heels won 85-66. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) waves to the fans after being removed from the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. The Tar Heels won 85-66. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

There’s a lot of talk about two main prospects in this year’s draft. Rightfully so, Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons probably are the two best athletes available. But would it be so surprising if the Sixers took Kris Dunn with their top overall pick?

Really, yes, it probably would be surprising. This would be the Sixers truly drafting for fit instead of best available. Dunn is good, but is he as good as Ingram or Simmons? Probably not, but with a lot of these prospects, you never know about What they could be in the NBA.

Dunn spent four seasons at Providence, but missed out on a large chunk of his sophomore year due to injury. In his final season at school, Dunn averaged 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. He can shoot decently from beyond the arc and would offer some of the shooting that Brandon Ingram does while also filling the backcourt void.

Dunn fills an immediate void for Philly — the point guard void. The Sixers reportedly had a very good interview with him, and he has voiced his pleasure at the idea of playing in Philly.

Ish Smith was a solid stand-in over the last two seasons, but let’s be honest, he’s not the point guard of the future. Many believe Dunn is, but wasting the first overall pick on him seems to be wrong.

The likelihood of this scenario occurring, thankfully, is near zero.

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