It seems like it was yesterday when the Los Angeles Lakers were crowned NBA Champions in October. A month earlier, the Philadelphia 76ers were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics. A lot has happened since the Sixers have left the “bubble”. Brett Brown was fired and replaced by Doc Rivers. The Sixers also hired former Rockets’ GM Daryl Morey. Now here we are with the 2020 NBA Draft coming up on November 18^th and the season kicking off on December 22^nd. It is time to take a look at who the Sixers are expected to draft when they are on the clock.

The Sixers have the 21^st pick in the draft which was originally the pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a top 20 protected pick apart of the trade that sent Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic. Let’s take a look at some prospects who could be on the board when the Sixers are drafting:

Tyrell Terry- PG Stanford

My previous post about how I would fix the Sixers highlighted Terry. He is a 6’1 guard who is an elite shooter. He can shoot well off the dribble, the catch, and contested. Terry reminds me of the role that Landry Shamet once had on this team before he was traded to the Clippers in the Tobias Harris trade. He averaged 14.6 PPG with 40.1% 3-point shooting. He made plays for his team but was a defensive liability at times when guarding bigger guards. He is only 165 pounds so he could have trouble defending in the NBA. I think the upside and his shooting is something the Sixers would really need to take a chance on. He could be a contributor right away to a roster that needs spacing.

Cole Anthony- PG North Carolina

A year ago, many scouts were convinced Cole Anthony, son of former NBA point guard Greg Anthony, would be a top-5 pick in this year’s draft. He had an underwhelming season at North Carolina due to injury and some mediocre play. Anthony averaged 18.5 ppg and 4 apg in his lone season in Chapel Hill. Anthony is 6’3 with great scoring ability and can put pressure on the defense by attacking the rim. He has great instincts in the pick and roll and can also shoot off the dribble and off the catch. Some say he can be too aggressive, which sometimes lead to careless turnovers. He has also showed some good defensive instincts. He fights over screens and has good help defense IQ. His role with the Sixers would include being the main scoring threat off the bench and providing spacing when he is on the floor with Simmons/Embiid. He could grow into the main ball handler and shot creator which is the exact type of player the Sixers need.

Desmond Bane- SG TCU

Bane was considered one of the best shooters in the country last year and has that same reputation amongst all the draft eligible players. He averaged almost 17 ppg as a senior, while shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc. His 6’6 frame allowed him to shoot over defenders on offense and to be a willing defender on defense. He runs the floor well and can create for others when he is placed into a role where he is handling the ball. Bane is not too shifty or explosive but uses some craftiness to get a bucket. He could play a good role on the Sixers as a flat-out knockdown shooter. He could play a lot of two-man game with Embiid, which could open both players up for open looks.

The Sixers struck gold with Matisse Thybulle in last year’s draft. Let’s hope they can do the same this year if they still have the pick. With Daryl Morey at the helm, you can expect the unexpected.