LAS VEGAS – Markelle Fultz’s next assignment will be a blend of learning how to be a pro, and perfecting his craft.
The 76ers’ No. 1 overall pick can do a little bit of everything, right now. He shoots the ball well. He handles the ball well. He can play in the pick-in-roll.
He just need to perfect his craft to make sure he’s prepared for this season’s obstacles as opposed to just relying on his natural abilities.
Perfecting his craft will enable him to relax when an extra defender pops out on him. It will also enable him to hold his own against grown men with brute NBA bodies, and it would prepare him to be able to consistently shoot three-pointers while still effectively defending pick-and-rolls.