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Simmons and Fultz will be franchise players valued for different strengths.

The former's value is driven by his ability to both create and finish easy scoring chances. The ability to create and hit tough shots is what could make Fultz so special offensively.

Simmons' facilitating and transition game will be his primary moneymakers. With the size and vision to see and make plays over the defense, as well as the handle to navigate through it, he's a unique setup man. He was one of only two college players since at least 1992-93 to average no fewer than 10 rebounds and four assists per game.

If Simmons is given the chance to run the Philadelphia offense, he's bound to rank high on the NBA's assist leaderboard.

He'll also be one of the game's most formidable open-floor weapons. Simmons mixes speed, power, coordination and ball skills. Despite his size and weight, he racked up an incredible 63 field goals and 60 assists within the first 10 seconds of the shot clock at LSU.

Simmons converts defensive rebounds into layups or open looks the other way. He's a constant coast-to-coast threat who's capable of exploding past retreating defenses before they can set.

Fultz isn't as potent in transition, but he's the bigger threat in the half court, where most of the game takes place.

He's the complete package of scoring, playmaking and shooting. Fultz was the only freshman in at least the last 25 seasons to average no fewer than 20 points and five assists per game and shoot over 40 percent from three-point range.

He scores from all three levels, both on and off the ball. Unlike Simmons, Fultz is an advanced one-on-one shot-creator with an arsenal of pull-ups, step-backs and crafty maneuvers off the dribble. He could even play some 2-guard with the ability to shoot off screens or spot-ups.

But his assist percentage was also higher than Lonzo Ball's, De'Aaron Fox's or Dennis Smith's. Fultz's handle and knack for changing speeds make it easy for him to lose defenders and draw help. He can be equally as effective playing the setup role.

Along with the fact he gets better every year, Fultz's tools and razor-sharp skills suggest he'll continue to score and pass at an elite level.