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Philadelphia 76ers 2017 NBA Draft Christmas Shopping List

By Bret Stuter

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown (right) poses with NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum after the 76ers receive the first pick in the 2016 NBA draft during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown (right) poses with NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum after the 76ers receive the first pick in the 2016 NBA draft during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Land A Top Shooting Guard And Small Forward In 2017 NBA Draft

Greedy? Perhaps. But when you shop for loved ones, do you quality check the ask, or just try to appease the request? I love the Philadelphia 76ers, and I truly admire and respect the players on the roster who are playing at either shooting guard or small forward right now. But I believe with our treasure trove of draft picks, we can aim higher.

But the Philadelphia 76ers had very good center talent in Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor before Joel Embiid took center stage. It’s like night and day. Is Jason Tatum at the level of say… Joel Embiid? I’m not sure, but I would love to find out. If Tatum is coming, then perhaps the team could land a solid shooting guard? Is Malik Monk a good choice there? Perhaps take Markelle Fultz and bank on his versatility and shooting to deliver an elite off-ball guard offensive threat?

With the Philadelphia 76ers book-ended with Ben Simmons at point guard, and Joel Embiid at center, the team needs one more standout.  The versatility of Dario Saric, Robert Covington, Nik Stauskas, and other players ensures that the team will have sufficient depth from the bench.

But if the team can land two top five picks in the 2017 NBA Draft, there is no reason NOT to believe a top wing can be had.  But if the Philadelphia 76ers can get one, why not try for two?

Let’s add that to the list as well.

Next: When will the Philadelphia 76ers Play On Christmas?

So let’s see… naught Noel… nice Nik… er… no… scratch that.  I think we have our bases covered here.  Yes, that ought to do it, for now.  Throughout the Holidays, whether Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Years, keep checking back with us here at the Sixer Sense.  We’ve planned a series of interesting articles about the 76ers’ past, present, and future. And we won’t wake you up in the middle of the night or haunt you to do it.

Happiest of Holidays!