This week, I tweeted asking for questions for a Sixers mailbag, and the replies came pouring in. (Thanks, everyone!)
So we changed it up and in addition to answering the questions in these articles, we also discussed some of the topics on PST Extra. Read below and watch the video for the responses. If you tweeted a question with #CSNSixersMailbag and don't see it on here, don't worry, there will be plenty more answered leading up to the draft and free agency.
@JCameratoCSN Should they trade back to get Fox or Monk— Paul Stoltz (@celticsdraft17) May 23, 2017
@JCameratoCSN @CSNPhilly Percent chance sixers select Fox(Kentucky) as the 3rd pick in the draft.— jon (@phils_1964) May 23, 2017
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The Sixers should explore all possibilities: trade up, trade down, trade the pick, draft third. The draft is a little funky this year in that there is not a clear-cut choice between picks three through five, and perhaps beyond that. If the Sixers like either player, there is the possibility they could simply select that player No. 3.
I've said before, I could see Fox going third. The speedy point guard met with the Sixers at the draft combine and outlined how he would fit playing off the ball with Ben Simmons and finding opportunities with Joel Embiid. Is three a stretch for him? I don't think so.
Monk has not been projected as high as Fox, so the option of trading down for him is viable. If the Sixers draft for need, however, his skill set is a fit at three. Monk is their best option for a shooter, and they are lacking shooters. It's not uncommon for a prospect to jump in the draft order based on what the team at that selection is looking for. Of course, if the Sixers trade down, they could pick up another piece (future pick, etc.) in addition to Monk in the deal, which always is worth considering.
@JCameratoCSN Would you bring back Ersan?— 🐐🐐🐐 (@ErsanFans7) May 24, 2017
@JCameratoCSN Any chance of signing Ilyasova? He was the perfect fit for this team.— Bill Lennon (@BlenyOwl) May 23, 2017
Ersan Ilyasova was a great veteran presence for the Sixers this season before they traded him to the Hawks at the deadline. He boosted their offense and, more importantly, helped in Dario Saric's development.
The Sixers and Ilyasova had different plans for the future, though, and understandably so. Ilyasova, who turned 30 this month, was going to be looking for a longer-term contract this offseason than the Sixers were interested in offering. Ilyasova wanted commitment and security at this point in his career; the Sixers wanted flexibility with their options in the frontcourt.
Ilyasova has put together a résumé that will attract teams in free agency this summer.
