Where Will Markelle Fultz End Up?

Rumors have been flying like a tornado of anger swirling about as of yesterday when it was announced that the Celtics and Sixers were in "advanced talks" to basically swap pick with each other in the upcoming NBA Draft. This would result in the Sixers getting the 1st pick and the Celtics receiving the 3rd. 

This has to happen. I can't get the image of Markelle Fultz in a Sixers uniform out of my head now. A core of Fultz, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons is so promising, even if injuries have been a major problem. This makes perfect sense for Philadelphia. They have all the young pieces there except for a true point guard. Bringing in Fultz would complete the Process that the organization has been patiently carrying out. 

As for Boston, this trade would then be used to try and get Jimmy Butler from the Bulls. This would work too, as the Celtics are one superstar away from being an actual threat to Cleveland, and the Bulls are on the cusp of a rebuild anyway. Imagine a lineup consisting of Isaiah Thomas, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford and Gordon Hayward, who they have a decent shot at signing in free agency. That is something I would give up Markelle Fultz for.

This deal isn't going to go down easily, though. The Lakers, who everyone thought were going to take Lonzo Ball at 2, have reportedly been trying to trade up with Boston to get Fultz at No. 1. Magic Johnson is apparently "in love with" him. It looks like the proposed trade would be the 2nd overall pick and Julius Randle for the 1st overall pick. Whether that's good or not, who knows, but the point is that Philadelphia has some competition for Markelle Fultz. 

I've never seen a draft where the first three teams on the clock are so active in their pursuit of the same player. It tells me one thing: Markelle Fultz is going to be a star. Personally, I think he's going to be the best top pick since Anthony Davis in 2012, maybe even better. For me, it's not how good he will be, it's where he will be. 

And I think that Fultz will end up a Philadelphia 76er. I think the trade with Boston makes the most sense for both teams, and Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are doing the old social media kiss up thing. It's all falling into place. The Process is complete.