With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history.

In the past week, people with years of experience watching this year's top prospects have answered our questions about the Sixers' possible picks.

The proposed trade would see the Sixers send out a top draft pick and Paul George in return for a genuine superstar

The 76ers keeping their first-round pick following last Monday’s dramatic draft lottery provides them with optionality. The most straightforward, of course, is taking a player at No. 3, where Rutgers wing Ace Bailey and Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe are the most popular choices among outside evaluators and those who compile mock drafts.

The potential packages being discussed reportedly include veteran forward Paul George and the highly coveted No. 3 pick, giving the Sixers a flexible route to either go all-in for a title next season or pivot toward a more sustainable long-term vision.