We’ve talked about the Philadelphia 76ers 2016 NBA draft, and the likelihood of getting four first round picks. That’s over 10% of the NCAA cream of the crop, and will certainly do quite a bit to bolster the Sixers roster going forward. But deep down every Sixer fan and sports writer is secretly harboring that burning desire for the number one draft pick of an NBA draft. The one prize that has eluded this team, the one action that everyone has hoped would place this team over the top.
But to get the top pick requires more than a bad record, it requires luck.