Predicting the Philadelphia 76ers' 2015 Starting Five Following Free Agency

Predicting the Philadelphia 76ers' 2015 Starting Five Following Free Agency

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The Philadelphia 76ers may not have signed any free agents this offseason, but they did add some new talent to their developing roster. With players like Jahlil Okafor now in the fold, the 76ers' rotation could look slightly different next season. When the 76ers take to the floor to open the 2015-16 season, here is what their starting five may look like.

Point Guard: Tony Wroten

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Point Guard: Tony Wroten

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After having season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL last February, Tony Wroten will be the starting point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers to begin next season -- as long as he is cleared to play. With only one other point guard – Isaiah Canaan – currently on the roster, Wroten will have no real competition entering the season.

Shooting Guard: Robert Covington

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Shooting Guard: Robert Covington

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Offseason acquisition Nik Stauskas may be the most popular shooting guard on the 76ers roster, but he is unlikely to be the team’s starter come opening night. Rather, the 76ers' starting shooting guard is likely to be Robert Covington, who started 49 games for the team last season. One of the best outside shooters the 76ers have, Covington will be a great complement to incoming rookie Jahlil Okafor.

Small Forward: Jerami Grant

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Small Forward: Jerami Grant

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A second-year forward out of Syracuse, Jerami Grant continues to develop under head coach Brett Brown and the rest of his staff. Although he may not be the most talented player the 76ers have, Grant’s athleticism and continuously developing outside shot, will allow for him to be the team’s starting small forward.

Power Forward: Nerlens Noel

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Power Forward: Nerlens Noel

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One of the top candidates for the 2015 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, Nerlens Noel is one of the few players that the franchise can build their roster around. After playing both the power forward and center position last season, it is likely that Noel will settle in at the power forward spot next season.

Center: Jahlil Okafor

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Center: Jahlil Okafor

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The No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Jahlil Okafor will without a doubt be the 76ers’ starting center next season. With Joel Embiid now out for the entire upcoming year, the 76ers will try to get Okafor as many minutes at the position as they can possibly can.

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