POTENTIAL OPTIONS AT No. 26
The Sixers can approach the 26th pick a few different ways, assuming they keep it to begin with. Adding more perimeter depth seems to be the expected course of action, but chasing another backup for Joel Embiid is on the table. Here’s who you should care about.
Dzanan Musa, F, KK Cedevita
A pure bucket-getter with one of the most polished offensive games in the draft, Musa is ready to come over and contribute right away. He doesn’t fix their defensive woes in the second unit, but his ability to create shots off the bounce is something the Sixers presently lack.
Grayson Allen, G, Duke
Allen was one of the most hated players in college basketball, and understandably so. Don’t let that cloud your perception of him as a player.
As one of the best shooters in the draft, Allen aids the Sixers’ floor spacing while potentially offering a replacement for J.J. Redick and/or Marco Belinelli if they depart this offseason. He can also act as the secondary ball-handler when needed.
Mitchell Robinson, C, Chamlette H.S.
Formerly a five-star recruit and fringe lottery talent, Robinson has seen some off-court red flags emerge after leaving Western Kentucky last summer. He’s still an elite athlete with one of the highest defensive ceilings in the draft at center. The Sixers could tab him as JoJo’s backup.
Josh Okogie, G/F, Georgia Tech
Okogie is one of the most versatile defenders in the draft at 6-foot-5, using his 7-foot wingspan and high-level athleticism to make plays all over the floor. He’s also an aggressive scorer who can space the floor and slash to the rim.
De’Anthony Melton, G, USC
With impressive physical tools for a comboguard, Melton projects as one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. He can also act as an auxiliary playmaker next to Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, although his handles and shooting must improve.
Other names worth watching: Moritz Wagner (Michigan), Jacob Evans (Cincinnati), Khyri Thomas (Creighton), Jalen Brunson (Villanova), Melvin Frazier (Tulane), Bruce Brown Jr. (Miami)