Hoop Talk Ep. 83: NBA Draft Needs: Philadelphia 76ers

The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan Leshko

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With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia is coming off a disappointing first round exit in the 2020 NBA Playoffs and this is a team who may be looking at wholesale changes moving forward this offseason. They already started at the top of the totem pole firing coach Brett Brown in favor of former LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and brought in former Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey to take over for Elton Brand.

Now their sights may be on acquiring Rockets superstar James Harden and could involve moving on from ascending superstar forward Ben Simmons in the process. As a team undergoing a ton of changes internally, this may be one of the most interesting teams to keep an eye out on this offseason.

In the 2020 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers have a litany of picks leading off with 21st pick in the first round and four picks in the second round (34,36,49 & 58). This team may not necessarily use all five picks but they sure do have their pick of the litter in terms of getting multiple shots at acquiring an underrated prospect in the year's draft. Who the guys think Philly will take with the 21st overall pick? Will the 76ers keep and use all five picks or will they package them to acquire more seasoned talent (Maybe even a James Harden *wink* *wink*)? The guys will answer these questions and more! Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip