It’d be an understatement to call the Markelle Fultz situation weird. From a mysterious shoulder injury to well-documented shot amnesia to Rocky-esque training sessions with Drew Hanlen over the summer, Fultz has been on a roller coaster of an NBA journey. Philadelphia 76ers fans have been by Fultz’s side throughout all of his ups and downs and stayed patient through Fultz’s return to NBA-caliber play.
However, with a roster featuring two up-and-coming stars in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons built to contend for an Eastern Conference title, patience in the Sixers’ front office has to be wearing thin.