2017 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: How Should the First Round Play Out?

1. Philadelphia 76ers (via Celtics/Nets): Markelle Fultz, SG/PG

Team needs: Guard play, ball security, three-point efficiency.

As we touched on in the previous installment, Philadelphia has plenty of paint presence, with the unique duo of Joel Embiid and Dario Saric. We just don't know what to expect from Philly's backcourt.

Ben Simmons, last year's top pick, will play his first season after missing all of 2016-17 with a broken foot. But, after stating that the 6'10" Simmons would be the team's point guard, it looks like the Sixers don't know exactly where he'll fit into their offense.

To be honest, it doesn't matter all that much right now. Either way, the Sixers were thoroughly outplayed at the two-guard and ranked 25th with a three-point percentage of 34% this past season, so that makes Fultz -- a combo-guard by trade -- and his 2.1 threes and 41.3% shooting even more of a perfect fit.

Previous mock: Markelle Fultz to Celtics, Lonzo Ball to 76ers at 3