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Philadelphia 76ers: Ranking the value of each current player

By Derek Hryn

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: Dario Saric #9, Joel Embiid #21, and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 103-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: Dario Saric #9, Joel Embiid #21, and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 103-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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3. Markelle Fultz

Markelle Fultz should carry a massive chip on his shoulder as he enters the 2018-19 season.

There is no question about it, this is a make-or-break year for the former No. 1 overall pick. He averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game last season — a pretty adequate showing in a measly 14 games played, but certainly not thrilling numbers for a player of his caliber or a No. 1 overall draft pick.

Fultz has worked closely with trainer Drew Hanlen this offseason. While they’ve kept the details of their workouts mildly discreet, it seems that Fultz could be on the way to having his breakout campaign in his second season.

The 20-year-old combo guard should be granted with lavish opportunities this year to surmount the pressure and prove that he still has star potential.