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Philadelphia 76ers 2017-18 Second Unit: Post-Draft Edition

By Rusty Gorelick

Jan 21, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks to guard T.J. McConnell (1) against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 110-93. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks to guard T.J. McConnell (1) against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 110-93. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 23, 2017; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz (center) poses with owner Joshua Harris (left) and general manager Bryan Colangelo (right) during an introductory press conference at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2017; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz (center) poses with owner Joshua Harris (left) and general manager Bryan Colangelo (right) during an introductory press conference at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Three stars rising in Philly

Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz, and Joel Embiid have locked down their starting spots just because of the high picks invested in them. The last two spots are up in the air at the moment. There are a few players who have proven themselves worthy of starting, but the competition will be fierce for the last two spaces in the first unit.

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As long as key players stay healthy, Philadelphia should be major players in the Eastern Conference.  That will be mainly thanks to the players coming off the bench.

Last season’s top teams in the East, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, had relatively weak benches. Fortunately for the Sixers, they have a few weapons ready to contribute once fatigue catches up with the stars. Here’s an updated version of who will come off the bench for Philly in the 2017-18 season now that the draft has come and gone.