The Philadelphia 76ers have bigger issues to worry about as they prepare to make a deep run in the playoffs now that Joel Embiid has returned from his meniscus injury.
On the flip side, there is no harm in looking to the future and seeing what the Sixers could add to their roster. Per Tankathon, the Sixers will hold the 16th pick in the 2024 NBA draft. There is a chance that President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey will move that pick for a player who can help right away, but at the moment, the Sixers have a pick.
One player that could make sense is Purdue big man Zach Edey. The 7-foot-4 National Player of the Year delivered numerous great performances, and he averaged 29.5 points, 14.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in the six games in the tournament. He had 37 points and 10 rebounds in the national title loss to UConn.
Edey has the potential to be a very solid backup center in the NBA and he could get his chance in Philadelphia behind Joel Embiid. Multiple teams view him as Boban Marjanovic type player due to their vast similarities, but Edey will look to be a reliable player in the league.
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