76ers' Ideal 2022 NBA Mock Draft
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the NBA's best collections of top-level talent.
However, they need to flesh out the supporting cast around Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey.
They should have a chance to do that during the 2022 draft on June 23, when they will be armed with the No. 23 pick.
From plug-and-play rotation pieces to high-upside raw prospects, we'll examine three potential targets in that spot.
Kennedy Chandler, PG, Tennessee
After taking Jaden Springer No 28 overall last year, could the 76ers go with another freshman Volunteers guard? If they went more speed, playmaking and pull-up shooting in the backcourt, they have to consider Kennedy Chandler.
The 6'0" guard may not offer much size, but he has everything else in his bag.
"He was one of the most talented point guards in college, blessed with incredible speed and burst, terrific ballhandling ability and creativity as a finisher and passer, and flashes of real shot-making ability," ESPN's Jonathan Givony wrote.
The 19-year-old impressed as a scorer, table-setter and stopper throughout the season, but he really picked up his production down the stretch.
Chandler closed his lone collegiate campaign with 11 consecutive double-digit scoring performances, averaging 15.5 points on 51.6 percent shooting (50 from range) and 4.5 assists against 1.9 turnovers during that stretch.
Wendell Moore Jr., SG/SF, Duke
The 76ers needed more wing help even before losing Danny Green to an ACL tear.
Wendell Moore Jr. could scratch that itch in a big way.
"Moore would check the right boxes for this roster with his improved playmaking and shooting," B/R's Jonathan Wasserman wrote. "The Sixers could use him to facilitate like he did for Duke, though he's also developed into a highly efficient off-ball scorer with his 41.3 percent three-ball and cutting."
The 20-year-old was the second-leading scorer for a Duke team that went 32-7 and made the Final Four. He averaged 13.4 points on 50.0/41.3/80.5 shooting and dished a team-high 4.4 assists per outing.
Jalen Williams, SG/SF, Santa Clara
A fast riser in the pre-draft process, Jalen Williams was arguably the top performer in combine scrimmages.
His stock has climbed so quickly that it wouldn't be shocking if he was off the board before Philly makes its pick.
If Williams is still around at No. 23, though, the Sixers might want to pounce.
The 6'6", 209-pounder aces the eye test with good size, great length (7'2.25" wingspan) and explosive athleticism (39-inch max vertical leap).
Williams also routinely destroyed opposing defenses this past season, when he averaged 18 points per night with an uber-efficient 51.3/39.6/80.9 shooting split for the Santa Clara Broncos.