2017 NBA Draft: Biggest winners and losers of the draft

2017 NBA Draft: Biggest winners and losers

By Max Holm | Jun 23, 2017

Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 23, 2017; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz (center) poses with owner Joshua Harris (left) and general manager Bryan Colangelo (right) during an introductory press conference at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Biggest Winner #2: Philadelphia 76ers and the Process

The Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers and Kings arguably had as good a night as one another. With Philadelphia nearly being the biggest winner on draft night, it’s hard to overlook the power of the No. 1 pick and the fit of Markelle Fultz.

For the second straight year, the Sixers had the No. 1 pick and took a prospect with one of the highest ceilings of the past decade. Fultz has James Harden written all over his game with a little more finesse and less power. That’s the perfect guard to put around Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.

We’re looking at perhaps the best young trio in the league. The Process was all about accumulating assets to draft transcendent players. Sam Hinkie looks like a very smart man right now.

In addition to Fultz, the Sixers had a solid draft. Anzejs Pasecniks was a bit of a reach at No. 25, but could turn into a great trade chip or backup center a year or two from now. With Richaun Holmes and Jahlil Okafor on the roster for now, there doesn’t seem a place from the 7’2″ big from Latvia.

The Sixers stayed international with Jonah Bolden and Mathias Lessort, with Bolden the likeliest to contribute right away.