2017 NBA Draft Big Board 5.0.1 — 2nd Round Talents

If you would like to read our latest Mock Draft, you can click here.

The Sixers are currently projected to receive three picks this summer, with the Lakers’ pick remaining plausible — as well as the Kings’ pick swap, if neccesary. Two of those three, though, are currently in the second round — highlighting its underlying importance.

Next: 2017 NBA Draft Big Board 5.0 (1-30)

The second round provides teams with the unique opportunity to grab talent without monetary guarantees  There’s no mandatory contracts, and the ability to develop that talent, whether in the D-League, overseas, or on the bench, is incredibly cheap. We’ve seen stars like Jimmy Butler and Isaiah Thomas emerge from the secondary crapshoot in recent years. It’s not something Sixers fans, nor anybody else, should overlook.

The above link leads to the top 30 in our latest big board.