The Philadelphia 76ers moved up in the draft lottery, landing the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With that selection,

The 76ers selected Allen Iverson 1st overall in the 1996 NBA Draft. The NBA lottery was instituted for the 1985 Draft. The Philadelphia 76ers have landed some stars through the lottery over the years. Let’s highlight each lottery selection that the team has made.

The Philadelphia 76ers were rewarded with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018. On paper, the 76ers had one of the best star trios in Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey. However, injuries prevented the team from reaching its true potential in their first year together.