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Comparing Philadelphia 76ers’ Rebuild With Boston Celtics

Michael Bronson|
Oct 16, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Drew Gordon (30) scores on a hook shot past Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics defeated the Sixers 111 to 91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Drew Gordon (30) scores on a hook shot past Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics defeated the Sixers 111 to 91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (R) is greeted by center Joel Embiid (L) during a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (R) is greeted by center Joel Embiid (L) during a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Altogether now..

The Philadelphia 76ers’ top prospects Embiid and Simmons are 22 and 20 years old. Additionally, the 76ers will likely add more good young players. The team has a lottery first round pick, the Lakers top 3 protected first round pick and the right to swap first round picks with the Sacramento Kings in 2017.   They have an unprotected first round pick from the Kings in 2019.  In the very deep 2017 draft, the 76ers even have added two additional second round picks.

I have purposely saved one final aspect of the Celtics and Sixers’ rebuilds for last.  Neither team has been successful in trading for an NBA superstar.

Hinkie haters like to mention how they were unsuccessful at winning the NBA lottery in 2014 and 2015.  However, the Celtics were just as unsuccessful.  Boston failed repeatedly when trying to convert young players and draft picks into an NBA star.

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