The Sixers’ 2007 draft pick of Thaddeus Young turned out to be a gem—fresh out of Georgia Tech at just 19, he exploded onto the scene with 8 points and 4 rebounds per game, earned Rookie of the Year votes, and became a cornerstone for Philly for seven seasons before being traded. His 17-year NBA journey, which ended with the Suns in 2024, proves he was more than just a draft pick—he was a durable, versatile force who left his mark across multiple franchises.

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The Sixers race against time to land their next basketball operations boss as the draft nears — and with the combine behind them, four intriguing prospects are heating up the rumor mill: Allen Graves, the energetic shooter with a foul-prone streak; Karim Lopez, the versatile international wing quietly improving; Chris Cenac Jr., the towering reach candidate with Portis vibes; and Luigi Suigo, the 7’3” Serbian center who could slide into Embiid’s shadow and shine.

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The Sixers are eyeing Lu Dort as a defensive upgrade, with Oklahoma City likely declining his team option to make him a free agent — and his tenacious, playoff-ready defense could be exactly what Philly needs to fix its 17th-ranked defense.

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