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Can three stars shine for Philadelphia 76ers

By Bret Stuter

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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CAMDEN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons
CAMDEN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons /

The Philadelphia 76ers are, once more, undergoing a transformation. This year, the team welcomes top-selected Markelle Fultz, rewelcomes Ben Simmons, and hopes for more Joel Embiid. But can three new stars shine simultaneously for the Philadelphia 76ers?

The Philadelphia 76ers are doing something no other NBA team has ever done before. No, not tanking. And no, not featuring their stars for NBA Media Day.

It’s something more subtle, and far more historic, than either of those. You see, the Philadelphia 76ers will debut not one, but two, top-draft-selections simultaneously.  With both Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz stepping onto the basketball court together for the same team, it will mark the first time two number one draft picks debut simultaneously.

And that’s a good thing, right?  Well, maybe.