Overview

• Bailey’s camp withheld workouts from multiple teams until he secured a top-3 draft guarantee and a defined ‘pathway to stardom’
• NBA executives noted his high upside but flagged poor combine interviews and questions about his professional preparation
• He will report to Philadelphia’s facility on June 18 after initially refusing to visit the Sixers, sparking speculation of a secret promise from another franchise
• Holding the No. 3 pick, the 76ers have also evaluated VJ Edgecombe following a strong private workout and are weighing Kon Knueppel as a reliable option
• Scouts warn that continued concerns could see Bailey slide outside the top five, even as they agree his talent could yield All-Star potential if he adapts quickly