What skill-sets do the Sixers need to find in this year's draft?

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The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to find a superstar in this year's draft. That's their target, first and foremost. But they have more picks than just the third overall selection, and getting an All-Star in the second round doesn't seem likely. 

So beyond their lottery pick, what should the Sixers be looking for? Bleacher Report's Daniel O'Brien took a look at a few needs, including the all-important stretch four:

"While Dario Saric could ultimately be a stretch 4 type of player, he's also going to be a playmaking 3-man. And it never hurts to add shooting depth to the frontcourt, so the Sixers could look for a shooting power forward in this draft. What are their options? At No. 3, they could swing for the fences with Latvian 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis. He has as much upside as anyone in this draft class outside of Karl-Anthony Towns, and his three-point delivery is already silky-smooth. Outside of the third pick, their second-round dark-horse option is LSU forward Jarell Martin. The 6'9" sophomore shot just 31 percent from three-land during his time with the Tigers, but he didn't provide a substantial sample size. His mechanics and fluidity from the perimeter suggest improvement."

The Sixers have one of the smartest front offices in the league. They understand the importance of having shooters at all five positions, and there's no cheaper way to add a quality weapon than through the draft. 

(h/t: Bleacher Report)

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