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Washington Huskies PG Markelle Fultz Visit Sets Philadelphia 76ers Fans Abuzz

By Bret Stuter

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

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And so, Markelle Fultz observed an NBA team suffer an historic beating, surrendering 141 points on their home court, but still have stands filled.  That left a deep impression on the young man, as well it should.

The city of Philadelphia has been the incubation chamber to some of the best basketball in the NBA.  From the sheer smiling expertise of “Dr. J” Julius Erving, to the flamboyance of “Chocolate Thunder” Darryl Dawkins, to the breathtaking choreography of “The Answer” Allen Iverson, NBA stars rise in Philadelphia.  Now the team is culturing a new NBA leader, “The Process” Joel Embiid.

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The team is surrounding his with some of the best young talent in the NBA.  But there is room for one more player.   And right now, the resume of Markelle Fultz is the perfect match to the job description of the team.

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