Besides Thaddeus Young, there isn't an above average big man on the Sixers roster, and Young is more of a combo forward. Even if, on the off chance Andrew Bynum is resigned and gets healthy, the Sizers still need to find more competent big men. Cody Zeller would be a good value at this point and provide the kind of scoring and rebounding that was sorely missing from Philadelphia since Elton Brand was amnestied.
C.J. McCollom, SG Lehigh Sr. (6-3, 197)
It's not just the departure of Elton Brand and Andre Igoudala that effected the Sixers last season, losing Lou Williams scoring off the bench also hurt them. That's why McCollom, who's best comparison is Williams, makes a ton of sense for the Sixers. McCollom will give Philadelphia that punch off the bench and even close games alongside Jrue Holiday, who has the size and length to guard shooting guards.
Steven Adams, C Pittsburgh Fr. (7-0, 255)
Adams isn't as polished as Zeller, and would be a reach with the 11th pick due to his rawness and inexperience. He has upside, but could be years away from reaching that potential and there's a good chance he never does. I don't think Adams, primarily a defensive player, is the kind of player Philadelphia needs to get back on track.
Mason Plumlee, C Duke Sr. (7-1, 238)
The same can be said for Plumlee, who can score a little bit, but is primarily a rebounder and post defender. Those are obviously useful, but with a lottery pick teams may be looking for a little more upside than Plumlee, who is already 23, may have to offer. If Philadelphia is looking to play it safe and Zeller and McCollom are off the board, Plumlee will have appeal.
Kelly Olynyk, PF Gonzaga Jr. (7-0, 234)
The opposite of Plumlee and Adams, Kelly Olynyk is a primarily offensive player who may struggle a little defensively and on the boards. He is one of the most skilled offensive players in this draft, however, and exactly the type of big the Sixers could use if Zeller is off of the board when they make their pick.
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