With the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers nabbed Landry Shamet, a smooth 6-foot-5 combo guard out of Wichita State. Shamet has wicked range and sound mechanics, shooting 43.7 percent beyond the arc on 5.1 attempts per game in two-plus seasons as a Shocker.
Some analysts questioned the pick, while others felt it was accurate value. From my perspective, adding Shamet to the roster seems to prepare for the event that Philadelphia’s starting two-guard last season, J.J. Redick, might be a casualty of the team’s desire to go star-hunting.