Sixers move up to No. 3 to select Ace Bailey
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Rutgers star Ace Bailey models his offensive game after a trio of standout NBA scorers. At the NBA draft combine, Bailey cited the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George and Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum as inspirations for their shot creation. He also loves the mid-range ability of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant:
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The Sixers secured the third pick in Monday night's draft lottery. Bailey's athleticism and elite scoring could benefit a roster without much flexibility.
Big 3. KD (Kevin Durant), Paul George and Jayson Tatum. George and Tatum, their creation for them to get their shot off is unbelievable. I see
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If the Spurs go Ace Bailey over Dylan Harper, is it still a no-brainer for the Sixers to take Harper at No. 3? Do you have to worry about fit at all with three small guards? All year, the expectation has been that no matter which teams landed the top two picks this year,
In O'Connor's post-Lottery mock, the Sixers select Ace Bailey out of Rutgers, the guard who averaged 17.6 points per game in his lone season with the Scarlet Knights. Explaining the pick, O'Connor expands on the difficult decision facing the Sixers' front office.