The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 6.0

By Christopher Kline

MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (22) fakes going up for a shot during a college basketball game between Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers on February 25th, 2018 at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. Michigan State defeats Wisconsin 68-63. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - FEBRUARY 25: Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (22) fakes going up for a shot during a college basketball game between Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers on February 25th, 2018 at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. Michigan State defeats Wisconsin 68-63. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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93. . SF/PF. Michigan State. Miles Bridges. 10. player

It feels likely that the Sixers will end up with somebody named Bridges in June. With Mikal off the board, the Michigan State star will (again) find himself projected to Philly.

Bridges took a risk returning for a second season, but there’s a chance that it pays off after his strong finish to the year. He’s a high-flying athlete with a strong 6-6 frame, giving the Sixers another versatile defender who can play significant minutes as a small ball four behind Dario Saric.

Offensively, Bridges’ development as a passer and ball handler was big. He’ll still do most of his damage as a shooter and off-ball cutter, though, which fits nicely next to Simmons and Joel Embiid.