Philadelphia 76ers draft history: Trading for John Salmons in 2002

With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history. This next draft focuses on 2002 as the Sixers were looking to add another piece to the roster around superstar Allen Iverson.

Philadelphia did make a Round 1 selection in the form of Jiri Welsch with the No. 16 overall pick, but they then sent him to the Golden State Warriors shortly after. The Sixers did make another move later in the draft when they acquired John Salmons from the San Antonio Spurs .

Salmons was the No. 26 pick of the draft and Philadelphia sent Speedy Claxton to San Antonio for in a package focused on Salmons. In four seasons with the Sixers, he averaged 5.

1 points and 2. 1 rebounds. He left after the 2005-06 season to join the Sacramento Kings where he averaged 10.