Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey gives his reaction to getting the No. 3 pick and gives insight into his draft plans.

Despite acquiring Paul George last summer, the Philadelphia 76ers endured a treacherous season. The Sixers’ struggles were primarily due to injury issues and a lack of high-level depth. George was disappointing in his debut season in Philadelphia.

The Sixers’ season went about as badly as it possibly could have. All three of the Sixers’ core stars — Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and new addition Paul George — suffered season-ending injuries, and so did promising rookie Jared McCain.