Three Options for the Sixers at No. 21
Let’s look at three options for the Philadelphia 76ers at the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Cassius Winston, Senior Guard // Michigan State
Undoubtedly one of the best shooters in the class, the 22-year-old 6’1 point guard has been rising in mock drafts as of late.
Though not the greatest athlete, something that might come in handy when as undersized as he is, Winston makes up for it with his ability to space the floor with his shooting ability, shooting 43% from three in his four years at Michigan State.
Destined to join a team somewhere in the twenties, the Sixers would benefit the most from adding a shooting threat at the backup point guard position behind Shake Milton.
Nico Mannion, Junior Guard // Arizona
Nico Mannion joined Arizona not only as a 5-star recruit and one of the better point guards in the 2019 recruiting class, but also an internet sensation with his high flying ability and smooth finishes on display in many viral highlight reels.
Mannion is not the shooter Winston is, as he is much closer to the good than the great label when it comes to his shooting ability. However, he makes up for it in both athleticism and his ability to create space off the ball by cutting and solid positional awareness, something the Sixers desperately lack.
Grant Riller, Senior Guard // Charleston
Of the three, Riller is much more likely to fall to the second round than the others, and you may see the Sixers trade back a few spots if they feel they can still secure the guard out of Charleston.
Riller is a talented offensive threat, able to both penetrate and finish around the basket as well as be a threat from the three-point line. Also, Riller has shown that he excels at creating his own shot off the dribble, something the Sixers desperately lack.
Though he is not the most impressive on the defensive end and is often regarded as a liability, his weakness could easily be dealt with as the Sixers are one of the better defensive teams in the league as it is.
The Sixers would greatly benefit from adding any of these young shooting threats to their roster.
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