Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 24 in 2019 NBA Draft

4. Cameron Johnson

If the Sixers are unable to retain Jimmy Butler this offseason, they are going to need major help at the wing spot. Mike Scott will also be a free agent, and James Ennis III is chasing a multi-year contract that he may or may not receive in Philadelphia.

So the team will be gladly accepting applications over the next few months, and Cameron Johnson is a qualified candidate.

A 6’9″ archetype wing, Johnson has the ideal length and athleticism to integrate with any of Brett Brown’s lineups. He also has 3-and-D mechanics that are well suited for the NBA level, coming off a year at North Carolina where he shot a remarkable 45.7 from 3-point range and plucked 1.2 steals per game.

While he is one of the oldest players in this draft at 23 years old, Johnson is arguably one of the best offensive intellects in the field. After transferring to UNC from Pittsburgh in 2017, coach Roy Williams completely revamped his game — most notably with shooting efficiency and defensive aptitude — and helped him metamorphose from NCAA starter into a first round draft selection.

Johnson has shown the ability to adapt well in adverse situations, something that coincides with what Brown and the Sixers have periodically tried to vanquish.