NBA mock draft roundup: Sixers move on from Ace Bailey. So who's the third pick?
The first round of the NBA draft is Wednesday. With the No. 3 overall pick, the Sixers have the chance to select someone who could be a cornerstone of their franchise. After Ace Bailey canceled his workout with the team, projections are all over the board. So who's it going to be? Here's what the experts are projecting ...
The first round of the NBA draft is Wednesday. With the No. 3 overall pick, the Sixers have the chance to select someone who could be a cornerstone of their franchise. After Ace Bailey canceled his workout with the team, projections are all over the board. So who's it going to be? Here's what the experts are projecting ...
The Athletic: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Daryl Morey cares about upside. It’s easy to sell Edgecombe having the most athletic upside of any player remaining on the board,” Sam Vecenie writes. He also thinks trading down is a possibility.
The Athletic: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Daryl Morey cares about upside. It’s easy to sell Edgecombe having the most athletic upside of any player remaining on the board,” Sam Vecenie writes. He also thinks trading down is a possibility.
ESPN: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Edgecombe's fit in Philadelphia's backcourt with Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain doesn't appear to be seamless. Still, there's significant upside to tap into,” Jonathan Givony writes, mentioning that Edgecombe also interviewed well.
ESPN: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Edgecombe's fit in Philadelphia's backcourt with Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain doesn't appear to be seamless. Still, there's significant upside to tap into,” Jonathan Givony writes, mentioning that Edgecombe also interviewed well.
CBS Sports: Tre Johnson, Texas
“He is a potent scorer and shot-maker who not only put up big numbers right away at Texas last year, but exceeded expectations with his overall efficiency while doing it,” writes Adam Finkelstein, the only one not picking Edgecombe.
CBS Sports: Tre Johnson, Texas
“He is a potent scorer and shot-maker who not only put up big numbers right away at Texas last year, but exceeded expectations with his overall efficiency while doing it,” writes Adam Finkelstein, the only one not picking Edgecombe.
Bleacher Report: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Rival teams think the Sixers could be more drawn to Edgecombe's athleticism and superior analytics, as well as his encouraging shooting development,” Jonathan Wasserman writes. But what would that mean for the futures of Maxey and McCain?
Bleacher Report: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Rival teams think the Sixers could be more drawn to Edgecombe's athleticism and superior analytics, as well as his encouraging shooting development,” Jonathan Wasserman writes. But what would that mean for the futures of Maxey and McCain?
Fox Sports: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Edgecombe could start his career as a defensive-minded slasher who shoots like Russell Westbrook did as a rookie (39/27),” writes Jason McIntyre, who also suggests the Sixers try to package the pick along with Paul George or Joel Embiid.
Fox Sports: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
“Edgecombe could start his career as a defensive-minded slasher who shoots like Russell Westbrook did as a rookie (39/27),” writes Jason McIntyre, who also suggests the Sixers try to package the pick along with Paul George or Joel Embiid.