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Karma Is Steering Markelle Fultz To Philadelphia 76ers

By Bret Stuter

Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on form the bench during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on form the bench during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Convergence

The Paths of Markelle Fultz are heading in opposite directions. Due to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier success, the current losing streak of the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings is improving the teams likelihood of picking early in that 2017 NBA Draft.

Similarly, the health of Markelle Fultz right now is a flag. On top of that is the fact that this is a strong draft class, and many players near the value of Markelle Fultz will participate in the NCAA tournament.

Other players can gain momentum, perhaps even to the point of overcoming Fultz.  It happens every year.  Right now, the talk is all about UCLA’s Lonzo Ball.  He has a great team supporting his play.  So does Josh Jackson.

In the end, scouts want to see how top players perform against top competition. Markelle Fultz, a freshman, will not have that box checked on his scouting report. And that will suit the Philadelphia 76ers just fine.  The 76ers have a specific niche, a niche that Markelle Fultz fills completely.

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After all the bad luck, odd lottery results, and unfortunate outcomes, Lady Luck owes the Philadelphia 76ers something very positive. Perhaps Karma is trying to make amends this year.

It’s about time.