The Sixers have selected Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. No, that sentence is not a typo, and no, you are not dreaming right now. Philadelphia got the top talent in the draft once again, and has added an elite guard prospect to their exciting core.
Standing 6’4” with a near 6’10” wingspan, Fultz has the size and athleticism to guard two positions and scorer over a variety of defenders at the next level. Though he lacks elite-level burst and explosiveness, he’s no slouch in the athleticism department, and he’s a highlight waiting to happen when he gets a head of steam going.