76ers could have drafted Mario Chalmers instead of Marreese Speights in 2008
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers had the No. 16 pick in the 2008 NBA draft, selecting Marreese Speights. Analysts suggest the team might have opted for Mario Chalmers, who won a national title with Kansas and later had a successful career with the Miami Heat. Chalmers averaged 8.9 points and 3.7 assists over nine NBA seasons, contributing to two championship teams with Miami. The re-evaluation of past draft choices highlights missed opportunities for the franchise.
- •76ers chose Marreese Speights at No. 16 in the 2008 draft
- •HoopsHype suggests Mario Chalmers as a better alternative
- •Chalmers had a notable career with the Miami Heat
- •He averaged 8.9 points and 3.7 assists over nine seasons
- •Chalmers was key in two championship wins for Miami
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Re-drafting Philadelphia 76ers selection from the 2008 NBA draft
"It's time to look back and re-draft the selection for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2008 NBA draft.
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