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Philadelphia 76ers: Markelle Fultz’s shot defines his ceiling, not his talent

Markelle Fultz went from the consensus No. 1 pick to a borderline enigma in just one season. After watching his shooting mechanics deteriorate due to an odd shoulder injury, the former Washington star is now tasked with regaining the confidence that defined him in college.

We’ve already seen the beginning stages of that this summer. He put in countless hours with Drew Hanlen, reworking his shot to feature a quicker, more fluid release. Now he’s searching for shots in practice and his new form is becoming second nature.

After a long and unnerving first season, Fultz seems to be getting back to where he was at U.