When the lottery balls fell Philadelphia's way and they were able to draft Edgecombe, a night like Wednesday night was the vision.

Brown is among the most accomplished coaches in league history, ranking sixth all-time in games coached and ninth in wins while also having coached one team to a title. His run with the 76ers was a notable one as it coincided with Allen Iverson’s ascent into superstardom.

The Sixers appear to be a near-contending team on paper, with multiple All-Stars and a few rising youngsters. However, it's impossible to assess their future without thinking about injuries. Still, Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey predicted that the team will finish the regular season with a playoff spot, avoiding the Play-In Tournament.

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up their preseason slate of games with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, snapping the three-game losing str