Sixers draft history: Jerry Stackhouse selected No. 3 overall in 1995

With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history.

This first edition rewinds the clocks back all the way to 1995. After a dreadful 24-58 season in 1994-95, the Sixers were given the No. 3 pick in the draft. In serious need of adding some talent, the Sixers selected Jerry Stackhouse, an athletic shooting guard out of North Carolina.

He was an instant hit in Philadelphia. Stackhouse averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds along with 1.1 steals and…