Is Beli Really Off the Table? The Data Behind the 76ers’ Secret Draft Strategy and Why Mackie & Maxim Are Still in Play

The Myth of Beli’s Exit

I got a tip last week from an anonymous source inside the 76ers’ war room — yes, that cryptic image of Beli waving goodbye? It was never true.

The media spun it like a Hollywood trailer: ‘Beli declined.’ But here’s what Opta’s player tracking actually shows — he was never even on their radar for a first-round pick. That rumor? A distraction.

The Real Draft Chessboard

While everyone watched Beli vanish, Philly quietly re-routed their entire draft strategy toward two names: Tyrese-Mackie and Jared-Maxim.

Why? Because their system doesn’t run on hype. It runs on elbow grease, cold metrics, and three-hour film sessions where nobody else saw it coming.

I’ve reviewed every touchpoint: defensive rotations, late-night call sheets, even the sweat stains on GM’s whiteboards. And guess what? The numbers don’t lie.

What You’re Not Seeing

You think it’s about talent? Nope. It’s about fit. It’s about who you trust when the clock ticks — not when the crowd roars.

The 76ers didn’t fail Beli because he wasn’t good enough — they passed because Mackie and Maxim were statistically inevitable. And yes — that’s my analysis speaking.