The injured Kansas big man could still end up a top three selection come Thursday night.
Philadelphia still has the No. 3 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, and center Joel Embiid could be the Sixers' selection if he is available, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski.
Philadelphia is still working on a final decision at No. 3, but Joel Embiid has a tremendous chance to be selected there,
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 26, 2014
Why this makes sense
Embiid is one of the most talented players at the center position in some time. His combination of hands, passing, vision, length and feel for the game made him a star in Kansas and make him one of the best high-potential picks in the coveted 2014 NBA Draft.
Philadelphia in particular seems to stand out as a team willing to take on the issues of an injured big man with potential. Last year, the Sixers swapped for Nerlens Noel even after it was known the Kentucky center would be out for his rookie season with an ACL injury.
Putting Embiid and Noel next to each other is a recipe for blocked shots and rebounds, not to mention the fact that both have offensive talents in their own right. The right pairing of dominant of big men through history -- whether it's David Robinson and Tim Duncan or Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol -- might just be too much for GM Sam Hinkie to pass up.
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