NBA Draft 2021: Mock draft, big board, full Sixers guide

Sixers draft: Content worth reading

As always, our team here at The Sixer Sense has been hard at work on NBA Draft content all season. We cover the Sixers from every angle, and make sure to provide our readers with broader national context as well.

Here are some pieces from our various contributors that are worth your time as you pre-game for Thursday night’s festivities.

• 5 point guards to watch in 2021 NBA Draft (Lucas Johnson)

"“Ben Simmons is rumored to be in trade talks and while Tyrese Maxey has a lot of potential, adding another talented point guard into the mix could do [the Sixers] some good.”"

• 5 shooting guards to watch in 2021 NBA Draft (Lucas Johnson)

"“While Philly does have Isaiah Joe waiting for a bigger role, they could never go wrong with aiming for another shooter in the draft. It would help if said sharpshooter would have a little bit of size on him as well.”"

• 5 small forwards to watch in 2021 NBA Draft (Christopher Kline)

"“Wing depth was an issue for the Sixers last season, so there’s reason to believe Morey may look to address it on July 29.”"

• 3 bigs to watch in 2021 NBA Draft (Matt Plesco)

"“However, it has become more apparent than ever before that the team needs a long-term solution to the Embiid backup problem. As much fun as Dwight is, he is at the tail-end of his illustrious career.”"

• 6 players to consider with the 28th pick (Carson Fowler)

"“With plenty of weaknesses that became glaring in the playoffs, the Sixers can go plenty of different routes with this pick, including trading it away for a more ready-now kind of player. “"

• 3 players the Sixers can replace in 2021 NBA Draft (Christopher Kline)

"“Most mock drafts have the Sixers selecting another point guard. With Ben Simmons’ future in doubt, and the lack of playmaking juice still a problem in the second (and even first) unit, it’s not an illogical projection. Even so, there are other paths Philadelphia can follow, and players Daryl Morey can aim to replace in one way or another.”"

• Sixers 2021 NBA Draft primer (Matt Plesco)

"“Looking at this list, a few things stand out. Perhaps most prominent is the Sixers are at risk of losing a lot of size this offseason, something unthinkable just last year. Secondly, 2023 is going to be a big offseason. The latter is a conversation for another time, but the former can be addressed now.”"

• 2021 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 60 prospects (Christopher Kline)
• 2021 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 (Christopher Kline)
• 2021 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 (Christopher Kline)
• 2021 NBA Mock Draft 3.0 (Christopher Kline)
• 2021 NBA Mock Draft 4.0 (Christopher Kline)