The Sixer Sense
Fansided

Joel Embiid Representing Philadelphia 76ers At 2017 NBA Lottery

Bret Stuter|
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view 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; General view 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; General view 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; General view 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

Philadelphia 76ers announce that Joel Embiid will be representing Philadelphia 76ers At 2017 NBA Lottery

Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid had to sit on the bench for two year, endure the trolling of countless social media bubble bursters, two trips overseas, plenty of national media skepticism, and only had 31 games to show for his trouble.

Oh, but what a sweet run those 31 games were! 7-foot-2 rookie center Joel Embiid ruled on both ends of the basketball court. Embiid led the team in scoring, rebounds, and blocked shots.  Now he will lead the team at the 2017 NBA Lottery.

2016 NBA Lottery

You will recall that the team sent head coach Brett Brown to the podium last season.

The results of that lottery was the award of the first pick of the 2016 NBA Draft.

Now it will be on Joel Embiid’s shoulders to land the top pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. That could mean a great deal for the team this year.  On the line is the chance to select University of Washington Huskies Markelle Fultz with the top pick this year.

Bill Simmons 'guarantees' Knicks will have one of three stars by next year
Bill Simmons 'guarantees' Knicks will have one of three stars by next year

Daily Knicks

  • NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid willing to 'ride out' James Harden situation?Sir Charles In Charge
  • NBA rumors: 76ers core willing to mend fences with James HardenFanSided
  • NBA Rumors: Knicks dream target reportedly not considering a trade just yetDaily Knicks
  • 4 Stars the Knicks could swap RJ Barrett for by the trade deadlineDaily Knicks
  • 3 Red flags Knicks must consider before going all-in on Joel Embiid tradeDaily Knicks

    • Don’t Forget Lakers Pick

    On one hand, it is easy to simply focus on the Sixers lottery results. On the other hand, the fans should monitor the results of the Sixers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Sacramento Kings.

    You see, if the Kings pick is in the top three, the Philadelphia 76ers may opt to swap if the team’s own pick is in an inferior slot.  There is a 10 percent chance that the Kings pick is a top three.

    Second First

    So too, the team could land a second first round pick if the Lakers pick lands below the top three.  There is a 53.1 percent chance of the Lakers pick conveying this year.

    And center stage is Joel Embiid.  It will be a huge night for the Philadelphia 76ers. So it’s only just that the team send their tallest player as a representative.  In the end, Joel Embiid could be a very good luck charm for the Sixers