I have mixed feelings about Ace Bailey with the Sixers. He is very young and more of a long term prospect. Not a day 1 impact guy. I think rushing him would be a disaster. High ceiling though with a lot of potential on both ends but doesn't really fit their current timeline if by chance we get a healthy Embiid and/or PG. Weird spot to be in with a blend of older players and some really good young guys.
But do they go guard? How many more guards do they need. You've got Maxey, McCain and Grimes (if he returns). Three young studs guards and you add to it? Someone has to get moved if so.
I feel the same about guard..do we really need another one? How much could they all play
As of now I'd go Bailey even though he is definitely a long term prospect. He has to improve on defense, his processing, isn't much of a passer...but his shot making was great in college and he did rack up blocks at Rutgers. I wouldn't be surprised if they like Edgecomb though for his defense especially. High motor on both ends
FD current odds for the 3rd pick are close between the two. Next is Tre Johnson but he has his flaws too
Ace Bailey
-130
VJ Edgecombe
+165
Tre Johnson
+600