Sixers players react on Twitter after landing no. 1 pick
John Geliebter / USA TODAY Sports / Reuters
After three tumultuous seasons, Philadelphia 76ers fans finally have something to cheer about: landing the No. 1 selection in the 2016 draft.
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While fans across Pennsylvania erupted following the news, the celebration wasn't restricted to the team's supporters, as many Sixers players tweeted to share their excitement.
Got that #1 pick.
— Robert Covington (@Holla_At_Rob33) May 18, 2016
#1 LETS GO!!!!!
— Nik Stauskas (@NStauskas11) May 18, 2016
LETS ****** GO.... #1 PICK
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 18, 2016
LETS GO! #1
— Jahlil Okafor (@JahlilOkafor) May 18, 2016
Celebrating with a Pitcher of Shirley Temples #ShirleyTemplesdidthis
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 18, 2016