Either way, this is a roster in need of an injection of youth. The Sixers went the veteran route in 2024-25, and it looked good on paper, but they needed some younger pieces to supplement the roster and get through the slog of an 82-game season.

Ace Bailey has been the public favorite to land with the Sixers at No. 3 overall since the lottery. Will he go wire-to-wire?

As talented as Ace Bailey is, the Philadelphia 76ers might make a surprising decision with the third-overall pick.