Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 3 in 2017 NBA Draft

Many believe the 2017 NBA Draft starts at pick No. 3 with the Philadelphia 76ers, who don’t have an easy choice to make on draft night.

The Philadelphia 76ers were ecstatic when they got to swap picks with Sacramento to get into the top-three of the 2017 NBA Draft. That was short lived, as they were the first team announced out of the final TV break. In such a loaded draft class, No. 3 is a great spot, but top-two would’ve been much better.

Mareklle Fultz and Lonzo Ball figure to be the first two players taken on June 22. Unfortunately for the Sixers, Fultz and Ball would be the most ideal fits next to Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Philadelphia could very likely sit at No. 3 with both players gone.

This is by no means the end of the world, but many prospects that offer tremendous fit and upside would be a bit of a reach at No. 3. Those who resemble the best player available risk not working out with the Sixers’ centerpieces.

Now, Philadelphia could look to trade up or down. It would take a lot to entice Boston or L.A., but general manager Bryan Colangelo says he’s already received offers for the pick. There’s a big difference, though, between getting offers and taking one. In a loaded draft class, the Sixers might be better off trusting their scouting and making a decision with the third pick. Here are the five guys they should consider.