The Philadelphia 76ers have size, too much size in all honesty, but they don’t have any shot makers or creators. That is something that general manager Elton Brand and the rest of the staff must focus on as they get the offseason underway.
One way to add talent is the draft which will take place in October and the Sixers own the 21st pick in the draft thanks to the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The pick was top 20 protected, but the Thunder won just enough games to have the pick convey to Philadelphia.
For the Sixers, they now need to focus on adding those aforementioned shot makers and creators off the dribble. A mock draft done by CBS Sports has Philadelphia selecting Charleston point guard Grant Riller.
The 76ers clearly need playmakers and 3-point shooters, and their financial obligations to several players will limit their free-agency options, so Riller is a solid choice for them at this point the draft. The 23-year-old with an NBA frame is ready to jump right into a team trying to contend for a title, and his scoring package should allow him to provide an instant offensive boost. His playmaking and decision-making leave something to be desired, but he can score out of the pick-and-roll and has the mechanics to become a good NBA 3-point shooter both off the catch and off the dribble.
Riller averaged 21.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in his senior season and he shot 36.2% from deep. He is incredibly efficient around the basket and he would give the Sixers an option out on the perimeter offensively to be able to give some offense. He can be a guy who will be a solid value pick at 21 overall. [lawrence-related id=37340,37337,37333]