NBA Rumors: Eversley “Murray In Contention for No. 1”

More NBA Rumors: Philadelphia Executive Mark Eversly Names Jammal Murray In Contention for the Number One Pick

To Bryan Colangelo, the 2016 NBA Draft is a two player draft: either forward Ben Simmons or wing Brandon Ingram. Apparently that memo never made it to Philadelphia 76er executive Mark Eversley, vice president of player personnel of the team.

In a recent interview with Keith Pompey, of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly,com, Eversley had some curious insights as to the make up of this group of 2016 NBA Draft prospects:

“Jamal Murray, we certainly got a chance to see him a couple of weeks ago. He’s certainly going to be one of those kids who’s going to be in contention for the No. 1…