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Which Star Wars characters would these Philadelphia 76ers be?

Bret Stuter|
Anthony Dome from London (left), dressed as Kylo Ren, arrives for a screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Leicester Square in London. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)
Anthony Dome from London (left), dressed as Kylo Ren, arrives for a screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Leicester Square in London. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)
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DECEMBER 11, 2017: ADELAIDE, SA – (EUROPE AND AUSTRALASIA OUT) Cosplayers Mikky Dyer, dressed as Rey and Gerald Buttfield, dressed as Luke Skywalker pose during a photo shoot at Hallet Cove in Adelaide, South Australia. (Photo by Matt Turner/Newspix/Getty Images)
DECEMBER 11, 2017: ADELAIDE, SA – (EUROPE AND AUSTRALASIA OUT) Cosplayers Mikky Dyer, dressed as Rey and Gerald Buttfield, dressed as Luke Skywalker pose during a photo shoot at Hallet Cove in Adelaide, South Australia. (Photo by Matt Turner/Newspix/Getty Images)

Rey: Markelle Fultz

Rey is the latest addition to the Star Wars Saga who is strong in “The Force”.  As such she is still familiarizing herself with her potential, with her powers.  And as such, there is great anticipation and expectations of this new character in terms of just how powerful can this new Jedi disciple be?  We know that Rey’s Force-abilities did not arrive to her.  In fact, it was a complete surprise to her that a light saber once owned by Luke Skywalker called to her and filled her head with memories and visions which did not belong to her.

Rey has a mysterious past.  Some believe her lineage is a key factor in her strength in the Force. Others expect it to be a minor factor.  After all, the Force in her hands is the true theme of the new Star Wars Trilogy, isn’t it?  As such, fans have significant expectations of her contributions to overthrow the Dark Side.  She is the new salvation, the Jedi Knight who will restore the balance to the force. Her powers, though raw, are presumed to exceed the powers of any Sith or Dark Force foe she will face.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 25: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Wells Fargo Center on November 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 25: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Wells Fargo Center on November 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Markelle Fultz new 76ers star

Markelle Fultz has some significant shoes to fill. His fate is the same as any top-picked prospect upon entering the NBA.  Delaying his arrival to the NBA has only magnified fans’ expectations of his role with the Philadelphia 76ers going forward.  With elevated hopes comes the subsequent fear of “bust”.  Neither of course is true.  In the end, he is a young gifted  basketball player who must train, familiarize, and extend his talents to that of an NBA level. Nothing more, nothing less, for now.  Ultimately, he must face the NBA as he returns to the basketball court.

Much like Rey, Fultz doesn’t have mastery over his skills yet. He must learn as he goes. Like Rey, everyone presumes he will be elite.  Anything less will give rise to disappointment, and dashed future hopes.  But much like Rey, he is growing.  Soon he will be the master of his talents.  When that happens, he will be more than a match for NBA play.  The true question is not how talented is Markelle Fultz, but rather how patient and supportive can the Philadelphia 76ers fans be?