Customary to No. 1 picks, anticipation and intrigue preceded Markelle Fultz summer league stint. Ben Simmons captivated with his exceptional July last summer, prior to his season-ending foot injury, and Fultz had an opportunity to illustrate his offensive gifts as the team's focal point.
Primed to take the floor with his Sixers teammates in preseason, starting Oct. 4 against Memphis, Fultz can build on an encouraging summer league performance. Despite totaling a modest 64 minutes, there are many aspects - good and bad - in Fultz's game to unpack.
Along with health, the Sixers' overall success this season arguably hinges on decision-making from their main ball handlers.