With the 20th pick in the 2019 draft, the Sixers took a flier on forward Matisse Thybulle out of Washington. Despite his offensive game being limited, his abilities on the other end of the floor had the potential to make him a difference-maker at the NBA level.

The Philadelphia 76ers will begin the 2025-25 regular season on the road against the Boston Celtics as the team hopes to have a bounce-back season following a disastrous year that led to them landing the No. 3 overall pick in the draft .

McCain already looks like an excellent value for Philadelphia at 16th overall despite only playing 23 games as a rookie.

The Sixers writer believes the franchise should make the bold rotation choice to help bring some much-needed balance next season