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Depth Chart Analysis Defines Philadelphia 76ers 2017 NBA Draft Picks

Mar 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (center) battles Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (left) and forward Richaun Holmes (22) for positioning on a free throw during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (center) battles Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (left) and forward Richaun Holmes (22) for positioning on a free throw during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo (R) and number twenty-fourth overall draft pick Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (L) during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo (R) and number twenty-fourth overall draft pick Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (L) during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

International Flavor

2018 shows the team solely dependent upon shooting guard Timothe Luwauw-Cabarrot, the 2016 draft delivered a second player as well.   The 26th pick of that 2016 NBA Draft was none other than shooting guard Furkan Korkmaz.  He is currently playing overseas, and is rapidly improving both his offense and defense.

In fact, Korkmaz was a close second in draft projections as a 3-and-D prospect, and it was the surprising fall of TLC to the 24 spot of that draft which enable the Philadelphia 76ers to land both.  Through no fault of his own, he fell to 26 as a “two raw for NBA just yet” prospect.

But he’s getting there now. And in fact, he’s likely ready for the NBA this year.  If he stays for a second year overseas, he will likely have the same impact on this team which Dario Saric brought in 2016-2017.