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Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 36 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) reacts after making a basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) reacts after making a basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) reacts after making a basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) reacts after making a basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The Philadelphia 76ers have the 36th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a look at some possible selections they could take with the pick.

The Philadelphia 76ers made some strides in the 2016-17 season. Team executives believe they’re ready to evolve a bit out of “The Process” and with that comes predicting who they will select with the 36th selection in the 2017 NBA Draft.

The Sixers have a couple of roster needs, even with forward Ben Simmons joining the fray next season. They need a viable backup guard who can possibly play both the point and off-guard.

While it could be a lot to ask of a rookie, expectations are running high after team executives saw Dario Saric‘s emergence as a valuable sixth man. Saric was the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft before making his rookie debut this past season.

The Sixers could draft another wing scorer and defender to complement Joel Embiid‘s paint-protecting ability. They lacked a ball-dominant player who could get them points in the paint when Embiid was out with injury. They could also fill that need with the 36th selection in the NBA Draft.

Team officials could even take a chance and ship their second round pick along with center Jahlil Okafor for something more. As the youngest team in the NBA, they could trade Okafor for a veteran in the locker room.

After all, the Sixers still seem solely invested in shooting guard Jerryd Bayless, at least for another year. Bayless played in just three games a season ago. Here’s a look at five options the Philadelphia 76ers have with the 36th pick in the NBA Draft.

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