26. Philadelphia 76ers: DeAndre Bembry
The cheers resonating in Philadelphia when they announce Ben Simmons as the first overall selection will soon fade out, but they will reemerge late in the first round with the selection of DeAndre Bembry.
He already has a legitimate following in the Philadelphia area after lighting it up for Saint Joseph’s University for three years. His afro and beard aren’t the only big traits. The man is a big time athlete, he has big-league potential, and he has a knack for big-time plays.
If nothing else he brings local fans with him to a team that desperately needs some support in the whole home-court advantage aspect.
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