The Philadelphia 76ers selected Markelle Fultz as the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. Fultz, a point guard, played one season at Washington before going pro, and was widely expected to be the first player chosen. The 76ers acquired the No. 1 pick earlier this week after trading places with the Boston Celtics, who now have the No. 3 pick as well as a first-round pick next year. The Los Angeles Lakers picked Lonzo Ball with the second pick. This year’s draft is considered to be one of the most talent-rich in years, creating much buzz among fans as teams try to load up with talent to compete with the league’s newest superteam, the Golden State Warriors, who have won two of the past three NBA championships.
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