Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor runs through his latest NBA mock draft — including the scenarios for Philadelphia should it be able to keep its top-six protected first round pick. Hear the full conversation on “The Kevin O’Connor Show” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
Video Transcript
With the 3rd pick, Ace Bailey, the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Sixers fans would be incredibly happy if they get their pick back, like, because it’s the only top 6 protected, OKC could end up with up with it if it ends up 7 or lower.
Ace Bailey though, does he help you?
Like, if you get the number 3 pick, does he help you win with Joel and Be and Tyrese Maxey and Paul George?
I don’t think so.
He didn’t help Rutgers win.
To me, if the Sixers do move up into the top 4, we’re gonna see this team being in a position where they look to trade this pick.
Maybe if it’s #1, you keep Cooper, but if it’s number 2, Dylan Harper, #3, Ace Bailey, or anybody else that comes after this, I’m not totally sold on Philadelphia keeping that guy.
