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The Philadelphia 76ers have a first-round pick in this 2020 draft due to the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The pick was top-20 protected in this draft, but the Thunder won just enough games to have the pick convey at 21 for Philadelphia.
So, with this pick, the Sixers have some obvious needs. They need some shooting on their roster and they also need somebody who can put the ball on the floor and create some offense. Why not get a guy who can do both?
The Ringer has put out their most recent mock draft and they have the Sixers selecting North Carolina guard Cole Anthony.
The Ringer on the pick:
Anthony is a polarizing prospect, but he undeniably brings the type of perimeter creation skills that the Sixers desperately need to maximize the abilities of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
Talented shooter. He knows how to relocate off-ball, balance himself midair, and drain off-the-catch 3s. Constant threat to score thanks to his ability to hit stepbacks and pull-ups from all over the floor.
Anthony shot 34.8% from deep during his freshman season with the Tar Heels and he also got to the free-throw line 5.8 times per game to average 18.5 points. On top of that, he averaged 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals so he has shown off his versatility. There is a lot to like about his game and he has become somebody to watch for the Sixers with this first-round pick. [lawrence-related id=38641,38638,38635]