The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to make the right decision with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. The Sixers will be looking to move forward as a team and look to bounce back from a disastrous 2024-25 season.
With that No. 3 selection, there are plenty of avenues the Sixers can go. They can trade the pick and see if they can land a big fish or they can make a selection and land one of the top talents such as Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, and others.
A mock draft performed by FOX Sports has the Sixers reaching a bit. They have Philadelphia selecting Duke big man Khaman Maluach:
The Sixers have been on a long search for a backup big man to Embiid. Why not get the 7-footer out of Duke, who is 18 years of age and loaded with upside. His wingspan measured 7-foot-6, along with a 9-foot-6 standing reach, the latest testament to the explosiveness he can bring as a rim protector and mobile big man. Do I think it’s a slight reach at No. 3? Maybe. But the fit makes sense in Philadelphia and I think Maluach is a big-time riser in this class.
This is absolutely a reach. While Maluach offers some good skills and his size at 7 feet tall will make him attractive in this draft, he is not worth the No. 3 pick. He averaged 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds along with 1.3 blocks in his freshman season with the Blue Devils. His height will be a big selling point, but he has a long way to go. One would be surprised if the Sixers use the No. 3 pick on Maluach. He would likely be a trade down option for Philadelphia if it were thinking that direction.
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