June 4, 2026, 7:01 a.m. ET
With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise’s history.
The disappointing 2012-13 season triggered a new era in Sixers history as it signaled the beginning of “The Process” era. GM Sam Hinkie traded away All-Star Jrue Holiday to acquire the No. 6 pick which turned into big man Nerlens Noel and with their own No. 11 pick, the Sixers selected a new point guard.
Philadelphia took Syracuse star Michael Carter-Williams at No. 11. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 steals as a rookie on his way to winning the Rookie of the Year award. He had a fantastic debut as he garnered 22 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds, and nine steals as the Sixers upset the mighty Miami Heat to begin the season.
Unfortunately, Carter-Williams began his second season with an injury that slowed him. The Sixers traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks at the 2015 deadline before also playing for the Chicago Bulls, the Charlotte Hornets, the Houston Rockets, and the Orlando Magic. He missed the entire 2021-22 season due to an injury before playing four games for the Magic in 2022-23.
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