Philly needs to trade the #1 pick BEFORE the draft

 Some typical answers I expect:

Simmons can play SF, so that opens up more minutes – Wrong, this would take away all his strengths (ball handling, passing, ability to create mismatches). 

Simmons won’t leave after 3 years – If the Sixers brass are convinced he will leave, they will trade him while his value is sky high. They won’t let him do a Greg Monroe. Also, if you haven’t noticed, Klutch Sports has the ability to swing a lot of endorsement money for their guys. The extra that Philly can pay him is almost irrelevent compared to what he would get in the city of his choice. 

Saric has already said he’s coming over- Find me a quote directly from his mouth and I’ll believe it. Until then, he’s sacrificing 20-40million to sit on the bench (behind Simmons). 

Coach Cal is biased – True, but I’ve never known him to be a liar. People accuse him of being a snake-oil salesman, but he seemed awfully confident in his interview and who else in the media has spoken to Philly about their draft intentions?

Philly has plenty of time – Wrong. Colangelo is too proud to be the leagues laughing stock. Hinkie had no shame. Colangelo is militant and believes in the sanctity of the sport. Philly is already infamous for being the worst NBA team in history and he’s under pressure from the NBA to get results now. Another 10-20 win season isn’t an option. The pressure to be competitive is on!

The trade market is strong – Wrong….the trade market is dead! Players are signing shorter contracts, and free agency is alive. Since the All-Star game a couple of years ago, the trade market has been a wasteland. No-one wants Okafor, despite these claims by Philly fans to overprice his value. But they’re not fooling anyone as seen by the lukewarm response in their trade proposals. What started as Okafor the the #2 pick has sunk closer to Okafor for Kris Dunn (equivalent to pick 6/7). And once Simmons comes and he cant get any playing time, it’s only going to plummet further. 

 Some typical answers I expect:

Simmons can play SF, so that opens up more minutes – Wrong, this would take away all his strengths (ball handling, passing, ability to create mismatches). 

Simmons won’t leave after 3 years – If the Sixers brass are convinced he will leave, they will trade him while his value is sky high. They won’t let him do a Greg Monroe. Also, if you haven’t noticed, Klutch Sports has the ability to swing a lot of endorsement money for their guys. The extra that Philly can pay him is almost irrelevent compared to what he would get in the city of his choice. 

Saric has already said he’s coming over- Find me a quote directly from his mouth and I’ll believe it. Until then, he’s sacrificing 20-40million to sit on the bench (behind Simmons). 

Coach Cal is biased – True, but I’ve never known him to be a liar. People accuse him of being a snake-oil salesman, but he seemed awfully confident in his interview and who else in the media has spoken to Philly about their draft intentions?

Philly has plenty of time – Wrong. Colangelo is too proud to be the leagues laughing stock. Hinkie had no shame. Colangelo is militant and believes in the sanctity of the sport. Philly is already infamous for being the worst NBA team in history and he’s under pressure from the NBA to get results now. Another 10-20 win season isn’t an option. The pressure to be competitive is on!

The trade market is strong – Wrong….the trade market is dead! Players are signing shorter contracts, and free agency is alive. Since the All-Star game a couple of years ago, the trade market has been a wasteland. No-one wants Okafor, despite these claims by Philly fans to overprice his value. But they’re not fooling anyone as seen by the lukewarm response in their trade proposals. What started as Okafor the the #2 pick has sunk closer to Okafor for Kris Dunn (equivalent to pick 6/7). And once Simmons comes and he cant get any playing time, it’s only going to plummet further. 

 From what I have Coach Cal said that Jamal Murray is the player the Sixers should draft not want. Cal just said that he believes Murray is the best player in the class, I haven’t heard any news on Philly wanting him.

 From what I have Coach Cal said that Jamal Murray is the player the Sixers should draft not want. Cal just said that he believes Murray is the best player in the class, I haven’t heard any news on Philly wanting him.

 this is pure Fluff.  

Simmons is going #1

maybe not to 76ers (if they trade it)

but he will be the #1 pick

 this is pure Fluff.  

Simmons is going #1

maybe not to 76ers (if they trade it)

but he will be the #1 pick

Ben Simmons is going #1.if they want Jamal Murray all they have to do is trade Boston or Phoenix. Dario Saric may not even come this year and if he does you can use him or Ben Simmons interchangeable depending on the line up at 3 and 4.People are over thinking this and coach Cal is going to sell his guy because it is his guy…can’t wait till the draft because some of these scenarios and back room deals that are supposed to happen won’t come into fruition. I would hold all three centers and see what you have and keep the two best that can play together and ship the other one away ant the end of the year. There are a glut of PGS coming out and pick the best one the 76ers will be bottom 8 next year and if they aren’t the kings will be and get your PG next year and let everyone grow together…. 

Ben Simmons is going #1.if they want Jamal Murray all they have to do is trade Boston or Phoenix. Dario Saric may not even come this year and if he does you can use him or Ben Simmons interchangeable depending on the line up at 3 and 4.People are over thinking this and coach Cal is going to sell his guy because it is his guy…can’t wait till the draft because some of these scenarios and back room deals that are supposed to happen won’t come into fruition. I would hold all three centers and see what you have and keep the two best that can play together and ship the other one away ant the end of the year. There are a glut of PGS coming out and pick the best one the 76ers will be bottom 8 next year and if they aren’t the kings will be and get your PG next year and let everyone grow together…. 

If they aren’t happy with Simmons then draft Ingram one or dangle Simmons to Lakers to get protection fully removed on pick due.

Saric has yet to play in NBA so if he won’t fit him try to trade him to a team who has a PF need. Toronto at 9 springs to mind.

They aren’t in the draft to help boost Coach Cal’s bonus so Philly takes BPA.

If they aren’t happy with Simmons then draft Ingram one or dangle Simmons to Lakers to get protection fully removed on pick due.

Saric has yet to play in NBA so if he won’t fit him try to trade him to a team who has a PF need. Toronto at 9 springs to mind.

They aren’t in the draft to help boost Coach Cal’s bonus so Philly takes BPA.

Simmons would be a nice fit in Boston if Philly looks to move the pick, What would it take?

Simmons would be a nice fit in Boston if Philly looks to move the pick, What would it take?

 I think Murray is a smoke screen.  Calipari will say good things about all his players.  Made Rodney Carney sound like an immediate all-star.  Sixers will need to surround Simmons, who IS the pick, with shooters.  Beyond that they need defense.  Kris Dunn is a much better fit on this team.  He can play both guards spots better than Murray because he can defend either spot and run the point. Crow is on to something with a previous post of his. Sixers don’t need to just draft Simmons they need to build a team around him that fits. (See G.S. with Steph Curry and all the defensive minded players they have.)

 I think Murray is a smoke screen.  Calipari will say good things about all his players.  Made Rodney Carney sound like an immediate all-star.  Sixers will need to surround Simmons, who IS the pick, with shooters.  Beyond that they need defense.  Kris Dunn is a much better fit on this team.  He can play both guards spots better than Murray because he can defend either spot and run the point. Crow is on to something with a previous post of his. Sixers don’t need to just draft Simmons they need to build a team around him that fits. (See G.S. with Steph Curry and all the defensive minded players they have.)

Honestly, I just had these thoughts yesterday too, but I hadn’t posted them yet. If they want Murray, why not ask the Lakers, Celtics, or Suns for Clarkson, Smart (or Bradley), or Booker (or Knight) plus their pick. 

You forgot to mention Colangelo’s connection to the Canadian basketball circuit and Murray being Canadian. You also forgot to mention how deadly Murray could be as a shooter with Okafor attracting attention. 

Heck, I think the Sixers could ask the Celtics for the 17 or 18 Brooklyn pick too and we would give it to them. I think they could ask for our 16 and 23 also and we’d give it to them. 

In other words, if there is even a chance that they like Murray close to the same amount as Simmons, why not take the guy that you want while getting a massive haul? A core of Murray-Smart-Saric-Grant-Okafor would be good. Then Colangelo would have Noel, Embiid, 18 Brooklyn pick, 16, and 23 to make another trade for a starter. 

To take it a step farther, if all your core is on rookie contracts, you can throw a max contract at any two of Batum, Derozan, Horford, Anderson, Conley, Clarkson, Barnes, Williams, or Parsons and it wouldn’t hurt you. Those guys would bring some balance to a young lineup and add shooting. 

The flipside is this: They take Simmons, but then make deals with teams from a place of weakness because other teams will know the Sixers have to clean up their roster. This will lead to them losing several trades just to bring balance to their roster. 

It’s not crazy. It doesn’t make sense to me, but it’s not crazy. 

Honestly, I just had these thoughts yesterday too, but I hadn’t posted them yet. If they want Murray, why not ask the Lakers, Celtics, or Suns for Clarkson, Smart (or Bradley), or Booker (or Knight) plus their pick. 

You forgot to mention Colangelo’s connection to the Canadian basketball circuit and Murray being Canadian. You also forgot to mention how deadly Murray could be as a shooter with Okafor attracting attention. 

Heck, I think the Sixers could ask the Celtics for the 17 or 18 Brooklyn pick too and we would give it to them. I think they could ask for our 16 and 23 also and we’d give it to them. 

In other words, if there is even a chance that they like Murray close to the same amount as Simmons, why not take the guy that you want while getting a massive haul? A core of Murray-Smart-Saric-Grant-Okafor would be good. Then Colangelo would have Noel, Embiid, 18 Brooklyn pick, 16, and 23 to make another trade for a starter. 

To take it a step farther, if all your core is on rookie contracts, you can throw a max contract at any two of Batum, Derozan, Horford, Anderson, Conley, Clarkson, Barnes, Williams, or Parsons and it wouldn’t hurt you. Those guys would bring some balance to a young lineup and add shooting. 

The flipside is this: They take Simmons, but then make deals with teams from a place of weakness because other teams will know the Sixers have to clean up their roster. This will lead to them losing several trades just to bring balance to their roster. 

It’s not crazy. It doesn’t make sense to me, but it’s not crazy. 

 Simmons can gaurd SF’s which means he can start in a lineup as a SF as long as his teammates compensate for his weaknesses. I didn’t neg you because I also believe Jamaal Murray will average over 20-ppg in this leagues if given the opportunity and in a gaurds league it’s not crazy to think a gaurd can become the best player in this draft, and currently Murray’s game is tailored to the NBA, he will be good. The thing that confuses me is if they are so in love with Murray way not just trade Okafor to grab him considering the log jam at C. Boston will swap Okafor for Murray and likely throw in more assets like some combination of Rozier, Mickey, Hunter, Young and picks. They could likely trade Oak for Murray and round there roster. 

 Simmons can gaurd SF’s which means he can start in a lineup as a SF as long as his teammates compensate for his weaknesses. I didn’t neg you because I also believe Jamaal Murray will average over 20-ppg in this leagues if given the opportunity and in a gaurds league it’s not crazy to think a gaurd can become the best player in this draft, and currently Murray’s game is tailored to the NBA, he will be good. The thing that confuses me is if they are so in love with Murray way not just trade Okafor to grab him considering the log jam at C. Boston will swap Okafor for Murray and likely throw in more assets like some combination of Rozier, Mickey, Hunter, Young and picks. They could likely trade Oak for Murray and round there roster. 

 Unless they like Oak more than Simmons.

 Unless they like Oak more than Simmons.

The 76ers didn’t tank this long to get the #1 pick and trade it.  

That’s simply not happening.  

Ben Simmons will be a 76er, it’s just a matter of which players will still be around as teammates.  

The 76ers didn’t tank this long to get the #1 pick and trade it.  

That’s simply not happening.  

Ben Simmons will be a 76er, it’s just a matter of which players will still be around as teammates.  

saying that Murray is in the conversation @ 1 then they’re definitely not keeping 1 and trading Ok4/Noel/Etc.for picks 3 or 4 to get Murray because all they’re doing is driving the price up for those picks. So lets assume they’re saying Murray is a candidate for pick 1 and they’re saying that so the fans dont revolt when they trade pick 1 for pick3/4 with the intent of drafting Murray.

The price for pick 1 is not pick 1 & Noel for pick 3, Bradley and the 2018 Brooklyn pick.

The deal is more along the lines of pick 1 for pick 3, Bradley (assuming the Sixers want him), 2017 swap rights with Brooklyn, and Brooklyn’s 2018 pick.

Yes, the price is steep, but Philly didn’t wait 3 years for pick 1 to simply give it away to a division rival.

saying that Murray is in the conversation @ 1 then they’re definitely not keeping 1 and trading Ok4/Noel/Etc.for picks 3 or 4 to get Murray because all they’re doing is driving the price up for those picks. So lets assume they’re saying Murray is a candidate for pick 1 and they’re saying that so the fans dont revolt when they trade pick 1 for pick3/4 with the intent of drafting Murray.

The price for pick 1 is not pick 1 & Noel for pick 3, Bradley and the 2018 Brooklyn pick.

The deal is more along the lines of pick 1 for pick 3, Bradley (assuming the Sixers want him), 2017 swap rights with Brooklyn, and Brooklyn’s 2018 pick.

Yes, the price is steep, but Philly didn’t wait 3 years for pick 1 to simply give it away to a division rival.

I have the following questions @Hypemachine.

Do you really think the 76ers would really want to have you had the next Lebron on your hands and did what..Hanging over their heads,they would have to be crazy…This is what they have been tanking for all year long that NO1 pick and the Simmons bowl lol …

Is Jamal Murray that much better than Nik Stauskas(serious question)?Nik seems like he does the exact same things but is more athletic and is taller/has more length…So I am unsure why they would be so hyped on him…

However I could see the following Idea working/what do you think of this idea..

Draft Simmons at Number 1(this keeps the fans happy and has the highest floor and highest ceiling type move)

Try trade up both lower picks for one higher pick-something like 24+26 for 18th pick from pistons..

Now this move is dependent on if you got the 18th pick and who goes top 5…You offer New orleans Noel and the 18th for Number 6 pick straight up(the deja vu-as noel was pelicans last 6 pick lol)…This moves Davis to PF and gives them a big that can run the floor with him.For the 76ers they get their guard/pick they want.. 

 Which you would then use to draft either Murray-if they are deadset on him/he is available or Dunn-if you want that traditional pg/t-wolves don’t take him…If both are gone you hold off on this move if both are  already gone.

This move is going to be an overpay but if it works it is worth it…Harrison barnes to a max..Crazy I know but hear me out and I wouldn’t normally suggest it(as it is what unfortunately would take)..It would give you a vet voice/seems very mature which may rub off on players with Championship pedigree,He can space the floor and it also allows you to play saric at the SF..

You would then try the following lineups:Assuming above moves happen..

C)Okafor(he has potential but that defense needs some serious work)

Pf)Barnes or Saric(unsure who has more range)

Sf)Saric or Barnes

Sg)Nik or Murray(if the get him)

Pg)Simmons(as Point forward like greek freak)

Bench:Embiid(bring him along slowly and see how that foot holds up),Nik or Murray/Dunn if you get one of them,Landry and covington

Or

C)Embiid

Pf) Simmons(playing a draymond greene type role)

Sf)Barnes

Sg)Nik stauskas

Pg)Murray/Dunn

Bench:

Okafor(have be a 6th man/getting most of the starting mins until embiid is full healthy),Landry,Saric,Covington and maybe bring back ish smith..

and a couple of other reasonably priced pieces to at least get you moving in the right direction..

I have the following questions @Hypemachine.

Do you really think the 76ers would really want to have you had the next Lebron on your hands and did what..Hanging over their heads,they would have to be crazy…This is what they have been tanking for all year long that NO1 pick and the Simmons bowl lol …

Is Jamal Murray that much better than Nik Stauskas(serious question)?Nik seems like he does the exact same things but is more athletic and is taller/has more length…So I am unsure why they would be so hyped on him…

However I could see the following Idea working/what do you think of this idea..

Draft Simmons at Number 1(this keeps the fans happy and has the highest floor and highest ceiling type move)

Try trade up both lower picks for one higher pick-something like 24+26 for 18th pick from pistons..

Now this move is dependent on if you got the 18th pick and who goes top 5…You offer New orleans Noel and the 18th for Number 6 pick straight up(the deja vu-as noel was pelicans last 6 pick lol)…This moves Davis to PF and gives them a big that can run the floor with him.For the 76ers they get their guard/pick they want.. 

 Which you would then use to draft either Murray-if they are deadset on him/he is available or Dunn-if you want that traditional pg/t-wolves don’t take him…If both are gone you hold off on this move if both are  already gone.

This move is going to be an overpay but if it works it is worth it…Harrison barnes to a max..Crazy I know but hear me out and I wouldn’t normally suggest it(as it is what unfortunately would take)..It would give you a vet voice/seems very mature which may rub off on players with Championship pedigree,He can space the floor and it also allows you to play saric at the SF..

You would then try the following lineups:Assuming above moves happen..

C)Okafor(he has potential but that defense needs some serious work)

Pf)Barnes or Saric(unsure who has more range)

Sf)Saric or Barnes

Sg)Nik or Murray(if the get him)

Pg)Simmons(as Point forward like greek freak)

Bench:Embiid(bring him along slowly and see how that foot holds up),Nik or Murray/Dunn if you get one of them,Landry and covington

Or

C)Embiid

Pf) Simmons(playing a draymond greene type role)

Sf)Barnes

Sg)Nik stauskas

Pg)Murray/Dunn

Bench:

Okafor(have be a 6th man/getting most of the starting mins until embiid is full healthy),Landry,Saric,Covington and maybe bring back ish smith..

and a couple of other reasonably priced pieces to at least get you moving in the right direction..

 They wont Simmons bad this is a smokescreen but there’s been reports that they have been to numerous open workouts Simmons manger does for him, he’s going number 1 to PHILLY and thats GAME!

The SIXERS  need at star who can sale tickets Jamal Murray will disappoint that fan base if Simmons isnt coming along with him. They have a problem at center and forward, the best plan they can go with is to draft Simmons regardless then trade on of you bigs Dario Saric, Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor. BOSTON probably would want  Okafor for the number 3, if I was Bryan Colangelo I would make the trade I get Simmons and Jamal Murray every ones happy.

PG. Jamal Murray 

SG. Nick Stauskas

SF. Ben Simmons 

PF. Dario Saric 

C. Joel Embiid 

6. Nerlens Noel 

7. Rob Covington

This is a pretty nice young core they can make a few more move to better balance out the roster but they should be okay if the play it smart use what you have to get more of what you need and want. GAME!

 They wont Simmons bad this is a smokescreen but there’s been reports that they have been to numerous open workouts Simmons manger does for him, he’s going number 1 to PHILLY and thats GAME!

The SIXERS  need at star who can sale tickets Jamal Murray will disappoint that fan base if Simmons isnt coming along with him. They have a problem at center and forward, the best plan they can go with is to draft Simmons regardless then trade on of you bigs Dario Saric, Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor. BOSTON probably would want  Okafor for the number 3, if I was Bryan Colangelo I would make the trade I get Simmons and Jamal Murray every ones happy.

PG. Jamal Murray 

SG. Nick Stauskas

SF. Ben Simmons 

PF. Dario Saric 

C. Joel Embiid 

6. Nerlens Noel 

7. Rob Covington

This is a pretty nice young core they can make a few more move to better balance out the roster but they should be okay if the play it smart use what you have to get more of what you need and want. GAME!

 there’s pretty much no way they trade pick 1. I will say it worries me that BC says the Sixers front office  is thinking about winning now. I sure hope that’s just something he says for public consumption and doesn’t mean they’re going to trade away the war chest of assets Hinkie built to try to win 45 games this year. Just draft Simmons and a couple shooters @ 24 & 26 and move forward. See how the bigs shake out before the Feb. 2017 trade deadline. By all means, deal one of Ok4 or Noel before then, but only if you get great value. The future PG is in the 2017 draft. Don’t panic BC.

 there’s pretty much no way they trade pick 1. I will say it worries me that BC says the Sixers front office  is thinking about winning now. I sure hope that’s just something he says for public consumption and doesn’t mean they’re going to trade away the war chest of assets Hinkie built to try to win 45 games this year. Just draft Simmons and a couple shooters @ 24 & 26 and move forward. See how the bigs shake out before the Feb. 2017 trade deadline. By all means, deal one of Ok4 or Noel before then, but only if you get great value. The future PG is in the 2017 draft. Don’t panic BC.

 OUTSIDE SHOOTING?

That’s why God invented GUARDS.

You know, guys you pick outside the top 3.

Trade Dario "I don’t know who you are and neither does anybody else but you are really hyped up and will probably turn into a Euro Bust" Saric.

Trade those late first round picks.

Get a backcourt you want.

20 years ago the Sixers traded the number 1 pick (that turned out to be Brad Daugherty) AND Moses Malone ON THE SAME DAY.

Obviously, they never recovered.

 OUTSIDE SHOOTING?

That’s why God invented GUARDS.

You know, guys you pick outside the top 3.

Trade Dario "I don’t know who you are and neither does anybody else but you are really hyped up and will probably turn into a Euro Bust" Saric.

Trade those late first round picks.

Get a backcourt you want.

20 years ago the Sixers traded the number 1 pick (that turned out to be Brad Daugherty) AND Moses Malone ON THE SAME DAY.

Obviously, they never recovered.

 The Sixers are trading Okafor or Noel if anything. 

 The Sixers are trading Okafor or Noel if anything. 

The Sixers need to package the #1 pick and Okafor or Noel (or both) to try and get a proven all-star (specficially Jimmy Butler or Paul George). I’m still not sure if teams would be will to trade certainty for uncertainty, but assuming Embiid is healthy, if you have him, Butler, and possibly 2 top 10 picks next year to find another star, plus tons of cap and FA, you would be looking at a team that can contend for a decade in the East.

The Sixers need to package the #1 pick and Okafor or Noel (or both) to try and get a proven all-star (specficially Jimmy Butler or Paul George). I’m still not sure if teams would be will to trade certainty for uncertainty, but assuming Embiid is healthy, if you have him, Butler, and possibly 2 top 10 picks next year to find another star, plus tons of cap and FA, you would be looking at a team that can contend for a decade in the East.

 Just to clarify, it was 30 years ago the Sixers traded Moses and the 1st pick. Sadly, I remember being pretty pissed when I heard about it. And yes, the game is about outside shooting. That said, BC needs to keep his wits about him and not make any knee-jerk reaction trades. That will only result in getting short-changed in the deal(s). 

 Just to clarify, it was 30 years ago the Sixers traded Moses and the 1st pick. Sadly, I remember being pretty pissed when I heard about it. And yes, the game is about outside shooting. That said, BC needs to keep his wits about him and not make any knee-jerk reaction trades. That will only result in getting short-changed in the deal(s). 

 Don’t sleep on the Celtics really liking Murray too. He broke the Celtics Predraft record for threes 77 out of 100.  For some reason I can’t post the link but take a look at Murray at the 2015 Pan American games on youtube against USA, he was really good. I think Boston would be interested in a trade for 1 but I don’t think they would give up the farm

 Don’t sleep on the Celtics really liking Murray too. He broke the Celtics Predraft record for threes 77 out of 100.  For some reason I can’t post the link but take a look at Murray at the 2015 Pan American games on youtube against USA, he was really good. I think Boston would be interested in a trade for 1 but I don’t think they would give up the farm

 & they are praying Dunn falls past #3 so they can Trade w/ the Suns for that #4 pick

They can that put Simmons & Dunn on the floor together w/ Embiid & Saric

They still have a Ton of 1st round picks over the next few Drafts

That’s a Scary young Line Up if it works out for them

And it would work out Great for phoenix as well b/c there is no one they can Draft at #4 w/ Either Noel or Okafor’s upside & fit in Phoenix

Noel is a fantastic Athlete & Great on Defense & in Transition & Okafor / Booker would be an Incredible young Inside / Outside tandem who would wreak Havoc in the West for a Decade

 & they are praying Dunn falls past #3 so they can Trade w/ the Suns for that #4 pick

They can that put Simmons & Dunn on the floor together w/ Embiid & Saric

They still have a Ton of 1st round picks over the next few Drafts

That’s a Scary young Line Up if it works out for them

And it would work out Great for phoenix as well b/c there is no one they can Draft at #4 w/ Either Noel or Okafor’s upside & fit in Phoenix

Noel is a fantastic Athlete & Great on Defense & in Transition & Okafor / Booker would be an Incredible young Inside / Outside tandem who would wreak Havoc in the West for a Decade

 I don’t think Phila would Ever Trade that #1 pick……….. but it’s an interesting debate topic……….

& Coach Cal was Not the only person to refer to Jamal Murray as the #1 pick………. the 76ers new VP of Operations, Mark Eversly (I think that’s how it’s spelled)…………. who was Hand-picked by Bryan Colangelo recently was quoted just a couple days ago as saying:

"Jamal Murray is definitely one of the prospects who is in the debate for the #1 pick……"………….

Now I don’t believe for a Second that Phila will pull the Trigger on J.Murray at #1 or a trade…….. I’d bet my House they Draft Simmons #1 & they Should…….

But it’s a good debate topic & it generated a Ton of Traffic………..

 I don’t think Phila would Ever Trade that #1 pick……….. but it’s an interesting debate topic……….

& Coach Cal was Not the only person to refer to Jamal Murray as the #1 pick………. the 76ers new VP of Operations, Mark Eversly (I think that’s how it’s spelled)…………. who was Hand-picked by Bryan Colangelo recently was quoted just a couple days ago as saying:

"Jamal Murray is definitely one of the prospects who is in the debate for the #1 pick……"………….

Now I don’t believe for a Second that Phila will pull the Trigger on J.Murray at #1 or a trade…….. I’d bet my House they Draft Simmons #1 & they Should…….

But it’s a good debate topic & it generated a Ton of Traffic………..

 Just take Simmons and over and out. By the way,there’s a big BIG chance Saric is coming over this year,don’t sweat about it Sixers fans.

 Just take Simmons and over and out. By the way,there’s a big BIG chance Saric is coming over this year,don’t sweat about it Sixers fans.