Yeah the 2000 NBA draft was terrible and probably the worst ever (2013 draft might give them a run for their money).
I don't think it is all about getting the number one draft pick. They just need to get a top three pick I think.
Embiid is going to be a huge piece for Philly. If (and this is a huge IF) he can get healthy he has huge potential. Although chances are his career is done as rarely a big ends up having a good/great career after breaking their foot early on in his career (plus the back problems). His per 40 numbers in college were better than Okafor's this season at the same age so the potential is real.
They also have Saric's draft rights and potentially four picks in this years draft (they acquired the Lakers pick (top 5 protected this year and top 3 protected next year) and also their own (likely top 3).
They need to hit on this draft pick and draft Mudiay and hope they get the Lakers pick this year (17% chance at the moment).
I don't know I generally have agreed with the moves Hinkie has been making. When he lost out on Wiggins he took the guy with the biggest potential in Embiid. Traded MCW for possibly the number 6 pick this year and if not a first next year (only top 3 protected in 2016).
I also don't care about "alienating" the fan base. Every fan base has a set amount of fans that will watch/go to games no matter how good/bad a team is. Rest are like all the 12s out on the streets of Seattle.
If the 76ers start winning the fans will be there.
