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Top 5 Back Court Targets Philadelphia 76ers 2017 NBA Draft

By Bret Stuter

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Philadelphia 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Philadelphia 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

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Frank Ntilikina has been involved in one of those stories which may have ended badly, but is actually exceeding expectations.  In a recent article by Trevor Magnetti of The Step Back, the story of point guard Frank Ntilikina switching to a shooting guard role is laid out. As a result, the former-point-guard-turned-shooting-guard has been nailing three point shots at a 50 percent clip.   And while he is refining his catch-and-shoot perimeters, he continues to boast some nasty good moves driving to the basket.

It’s that dual threat thread in his track that makes him especially enticing to this team.  He is versatile, and we know that head coach Brett Brown loves players who can play multiple positions and can play both offensively and defensively.

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Ntilikina is another high-energy defender who relies upon better-than-expected athleticism and motor. Ntilikina may need some experience and training at defense, but he already has great footwork, especially in the pick-and-roll.  He can slip through screens and occasionally beat opposing big men to the spot before they set.