Not to hate on the story, but here's a look at the last few years rookie classes. I see no trend of #1 pick holding the ball.
The 76ers and their fans seem to really be worrying about the wrong things these days. Ben Simmons and Embiid getting into it with Lavar Ball and swearing on social media (causing a fine from the NBA), Embiid concerned he is rated too low in NBA 2K, fans worried about where Fultz is stationed in the rookie photo. These guys need to shut up and worry about their on the court play and staying healthy and stop worrying so much about perception. I don't feel like they will reach their full potential unless they do.
Funny. I don't see anything on Liberty Ballers about this. Seems like there is more concern on here to downgrade Fultz to justify the trade. Nothing you mention means anything on how the Sixers will perform this season or reaching their full potential.
They actually talked quite a bit about this on liberty ballers... I saw it discussed their first. Not sure where you are getting it wasn't...
So
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https://youtu.be/P3D8pwL_i2gPosted by The_rumor_mill on Aug 11, 2017 | 7:12 PM
That is outrageous. I hate that.
Posted by Erving4ever on Aug 11, 2017 | 9:55 PM
wow
who is responsible for that – like kenyon martin says, he should have said something .. its not petty
Posted by AaronMcKie4MVP on Aug 12, 2017 | 7:42 AM
Wow
the season really needs to start…LOL.
BTW, that half court backwards shot Fultz did was incredible.
Posted by Gdog2009 on Aug 12, 2017 | 11:32 AM
I've heard the #1 pick usually isn't in the center . . .
Searching online:
Last year, Simmons didn’t attend and Ulis had the ball.
In 2015, there was no ball. Tyus Jones and Terry Rozier in the center.
In 2014, Tyler Ennis had the ball and Markel Brown was in the center.
In 2013, there was no ball and CJ McCollum and Glen Rice, Jr. were in the center.
In 2012, not that many rookies were there and Marquis Teague had the ball.
So basically, Fultz is actually the most prominently featured first overall pick in a rookie photo shoot in the past six years.
Posted by LastFirstism on Aug 13, 2017 | 9:28 PM
I’m sure Fultz didn’t even think about it like that. And I think him and Lonzo are actually cool.
Posted by inmyprime423 on Aug 14, 2017 | 9:45 AM
Another chip for the shoulder. Use it Markelle, let the bitterness grow into greatness.
Posted by stonersixer on Aug 11, 2017 | 7:44 PM
Posted by Broletarian on Aug 11, 2017 | 8:11 PM
It's gonna be funny after Ball turns into the Lakers 3rd straight Bust at the #2 pick
when people look back at that photo op & don’t know who Ball is
Posted by dauphan8399 on Aug 11, 2017 | 8:38 PM
That picture makes me angrier than it should
I can’t remember the last time I wanted the a rookie to be exposed as a fraud this bad, maybe Derek Coleman. I only pray the Sixers stomp them every time we see them this year.
Posted by Cb81972 on Aug 11, 2017 | 9:50 PM
Irrational self-doubt is a great sign
I’d rather have an insecure great player than a cocky decent player.
Posted by ThugOverton on Aug 12, 2017 | 8:32 AM
Just a small sampling Tazz... lets not be ridiculous and ask like the 76ers fans are not going nuts over every small perceived grievance they have against the league