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History Says The Philadelphia 76ers Won’t Get Best Player In Draft

By Mike Lacy

Feb 20, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball in front of Tennessee Volunteers forward Kyle Alexander (11) at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball in front of Tennessee Volunteers forward Kyle Alexander (11) at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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2014

Top pick: Andrew Wiggins

Best player: Wiggins

Other notables: Jabari Parker (2), Joel Embiid (3)

Analysis

Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) practices prior to a game against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The New York Knicks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s way too early to pass judgement on this class. So far, Wiggins looks like the best player, but the Sixers are hoping that Embiid can one day seize that title.

Sixers pick: Embiid

Will Embiid ever stay healthy? Or will he ultimately be remembered as a Shirley Temple-swilling bust?

As you can see, good players often go #1. But in years where there is no clear cut top player in the draft – it often turns out that the first player to go doesn’t end up being the best choice.

Next: Embiid Cleared To Scrimmage

The Philadelphia 76ers will hope for better luck in the 2016 NBA Draft, and will need to scout carefully before deciding on their future.