2026 NBA draft profiles: Philadelphia 76ers prospect Cameron Carr
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With the 2026 NBA draft fast approaching, the first round is on June 23, now's the time to look at some potential options for the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 22 pick. If one wants to look at Sixers Wire's draft big board, one can do so here.
This series will focus on specific players. The Sixers have a first-round pick thanks to the Jared McCain trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder via the Houston Rockets. After a trip to Round 2 of the playoffs, the Sixers have an opportunity to add to the roster and get themselves another talented young piece around Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe for the future.
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Next up in this series is Baylor guard Cameron Carr:
Strengths
Carr's best attribute is his shooting ability. He shoots it with range, can shoot it off the dribble, can knock down catch-and-shoot opportunities, and that means a certain gravity that should be there right off the bat for Philadelphia if it selects him. On top of that, he is an explosive finisher off the bounce. Due to his shooting ability, defenders have to close out hard on him. He is then able to put the ball on the floor, attack those closeouts, and has the ability to finish at the basket over and around taller defenders at the basket. He is a great athlete and he combines all of those skills to be an offensive dynamo.
On the defensive end, he is a player who attacks the passing lanes more often than not. He has great instincts there as he averaged nearly a steal per game (0.9) in the 2025-26 season and he also averaged 1.3 blocks per game, which shows off more of that explosiveness that will help him at the next level. If he gets a steal or a big block and is able to get out in transition, then watch out. He won't be stopped.
Weaknesses
If there is a weakness to Carr's offensive game, his handle does need to tighten up a bit. He averaged 2.4 turnovers per game with Baylor and that will be something opposing NBA defenders will key in on scouting reports and make life miserable for him. Playmaking also isn't his strong suit as he is more suited as go-to scorer. He averaged 18.9 points and only 2.6 assists per game, which makes him better suited as a shooting guard off the ball rather than somebody who should have the ball in his hands. Defensively, he will need to get stronger as he will be pushed around a bit in the early going as he relies on his athleticism to make up for any defensive mistakes.
Potential fit on the Sixers
Carr would bring instant offense to Philadelphia's bench unit. The Sixers had some struggles in the playoffs finding any type of offensive boost from that second group and Carr would fill that need instantly. Will he be there at No. 22? That remains to be seen, but many mock drafts have him in this range, so it is a possibility. One can envision lineups with him and Maxey running things in the backcourt alongside Edgecombe in 3-guard lineups--a look that coach Nick Nurse likes to see on many nights.
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