How The NBA's 'Biggest Bust' Saved His Career

He was the #1 draft pick and then considered a bust. Now, he's nearly an all-star. This is the story of Markelle Fultz.
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[@TheExecutiveDirector]

Markelle Fultz being better than Ben Simmons is something We’ve never expected.

[@hzh0847]

Facts

[@SadfoxGuyver]

6ers are bad at picking playersc

[@justinholland6132]

Only until this and last season because ben been injured and hasn’t been playing

[@humantorch4906]

Simmons is now playing horrible and Fultz is redeeming himself now he can win that most improved player

[@thegaming.nerd2004]

I agreed

[@TopTrending]

Rooting for him 💪

[@eriklakeland3857]

Reminds me of Charles Barkley, “shut the hell up, we’re pulling for Markelle Fultz.”

[@dominationnation5999]

yessir

[@sfrank8687]

As a 76ers fan I'm not

[@everythingsporting]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@IDoubleJ]

I'm very happy for Markelle. He heard all the criticism and many dismissed him as another completely forgotten bust. But he kept growing and improving his overall game. He showed there was more potential than the bust title.

[@justinholland6132]

He’s still a bust. He’s an average player on one of the worst teams

[@emintd21]

@@justinholland6132calm down Satan

[@flstep835]

​​@@justinholland6132agic is a .500 team with Fultz and 5-17 without him and they are still young and inexperienced. Banchero and everyone on the team praises him

[@mperformance3502]

He’s a bust. In a redraft he wouldn’t even be a top10 pick.

[@pandarocket00]

@@mperformance3502 lemme guess, andrew bogut is a bust to you too lol

[@jamesotayza2230]

"if i had no arms i'd still play basketball." this quote hit me hard. That's determination. That's passion. He may not be All Star material, but this attitude makes him a coach's dream. Simmons could learn a thing or 2 from this guy. Rooting for you, Markelle!

[@bighomiechanga9972]

this the difference between a guy who’s moves basketball and a guy who loves money

[@lukaskoutras2862]

How does that hit u hard that’s the stupidest quote I’ve ever heard😂😂 You would say some stupid shit too for 50 million to play a game. If you want some inspirational quotes from athletes or intelligent people there’s a lot better ones out there my friend

[@jamesotayza2230]

I am rooting for Fultz and not Simmons because here is a guy who at the start of his career, had already faced a crippling health issue (thoracic outlet) and a potentially career ending injury (acl tear). But he kept his head up despite criticism and kept slugging away never giving up. He has 3 traits Simmons never had. Mental, intestinal, and testicular fortitude.

[@justinholland6132]

All that just to still be a worst player all time than Ben lmfao. No achievements nor accolades

[@Bharlos]

​@@justinholland6132And your life highlight will be making fun of a guy, who is currently making 50mil over 3 years 🤡😂😂😂

[@Gustowrld]

Ben still accomplished more in life than you ever will. Stop being a hater because a human isn’t living up to your expectations in a game

[@jamesotayza2230]

@@Gustowrldthis isnt about me. Im not a hater, just stating facts Its too obvious that the guy has no drive whatsoever. He doesn't deserve the money theyre paying him. Oh btw, I'm a neurosurgeon and I doubt that he can ever accomplish as much as I have. Again, I'm just stating another fact.

[@Gustowrld]

@@jamesotayza2230 to say he doesn’t deserve the money he earned is crazy the NBA isn’t something you get to overnight or even through college he’s been working at this his whole life maybe he’s not on the level of other players but he’s still better than majority of the league. Plus he has accomplished more than you he can be in rooms you can’t he can go places you can’t And he makes more money than you he can take care of his family better all this before the age of 30 stop the hate

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Markelle Fultz's unique ball-handling, outstanding post-play, high passing sense and physical offense are really fun to watch. Markelle Fultz is no longer with the Sixers, but Fultz's success is also a wish of Sixers fans

[@LoneSamurai_X]

Hard work + humilty = Fultz. Laziness + cocky = Simmons.

[@tiagolopes2740]

Both are busts

[@Speedy_Cy]

@@tiagolopes2740Nah. One is working hard to get better and is

[@johndanielmariscotes9981]

​@@tiagolopes2740 at least fultz is trying hard unlike that guy from the nets

[@isaiahcrowell3578]

Fultz not living up to expectations mostly wasn't even his fault. But he kept his head down, worked hard, and repackaged his game and now he's set himself up to have a longer and solid career. Plus he's only 25 and has plenty of room to get better than he already is.

[@kiLLinEmSoFTly]

Love for the game = Fultz Love for the money = Simmons

[@TheTogYeu]

protect this man at all costs, his story and pure determination in the face of insurmountable odds isn't nearly praised as it deserves to be. ROLE MODEL!

[@dfern25]

The kid went through so much at a young age. Can’t imagine everyone telling him why you change your shot when in reality you have no clue what’s happening to you. The mental tool it must of taken on him. Crazy.

[@gethaunted]

I kind of thought in the more recent footage of him that he looked older than his age, yet at 19 he looked 19. All that stress stays with you

[@nikolafs5398]

@@gethaunted he's 25 now he looks exactly like a 24-25 year old wdym

[@isiight.]

It makes you want to kill yourself because no one hears you and everyone is saying it’s in your head but in reality you’re highly injured and the doctors and people around you are idiots. I can speak from experience. I’m an athlete that had his career ended due to doctors misdiagnosing me for 8 years. I’m now 32 and cooked and it’s all because the people that are supposed to help let me down. Fultz got let down too but at least he can still live his dream and is rich.

[@JustGersie]

I'll never forget the massive amount of people on social media who were clowning and mocking him when he was dealing with his shoulder injury. Markelle deserves all the respect in the world because after every setback he got up and kept going.

[@arnavkaji7627]

He was the number 1 pick and he proved it not just by his numbers but his drive to improve and enjoy the game

[@Collindunks]

Markelle was really one of the greatest PG prospects of all time. Quite literally had 0 weaknesses. Having your greatest strength taken away has to be one of the hardest things to overcome. Yet he still managed to rework everything else and become a good player. I hope the shot comes back

[@kurt168]

Greatest? That’s a hard stretch of the imagination

[@Collindunks]

@@kurt168 think about all the best PG prospects ever. Before the 2000’s most of them were under 6’2 and couldn’t shoot/score super well. In the 2000’s, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose were the best. CP is a generous 6ft and DRose couldn’t shoot well. In the 2010’s John Wall and Kyrie Irving. Wall really couldn’t shoot, and Kyrie is 6’1 and not a great facilitator. In comes Fultz; 6’5, longgg wingspan, super athletic, 3 level scorer, elite defensive tools, efficient. Not a single weakness or deficiency. Only knock was that his team was god awful and couldn’t win much

[@mannycalavera2335]

The irony is that people said he had the "yips". But to continue working like this through these kind of injuries, while the whole world calls you a bust takes more mental strength than he will get credit for.

[@diggsreport6804]

One error in this video Markelle was born and played high school ball in Maryland. His high school, DeMatha, is located about five minutes away from the University of Maryland actually and they play in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. So he did not stay home when he choose to play for Washington, he moved across the country.

[@antcantcook960]

no one talks about dude, congrats😂 11-3-4, impressive

[@SmooveB.SoPhilly]

He didn't "change his shot" until no one BELIEVED he was injured. THAT SIXER ORGANIZATION FAILED HIM MISERABLY. They were an EMBARRASSMENT to the city of PHILADELPHIA'S BASKETBALL COMMUNITY. The people of PHILLY knew better and wanted to continue to groom him but the MEDIA's stupid "he changed his shot" NARRATIVE was relentless... for whatever the MEDIA's reasons. Congratulations and big respect to Markell Fultz. As a SIXER Philly native I'm sure I speak for 99.8% of real Philadelphia SIXER fans when I say WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. Stay sturdy.

[@hctterrell]

I think with the Magic next year Markelle could be a borderline all star, there’s a lot of comp though but he’s gonna make a huge leap either way

[@justinholland6132]

Lmfao no he’s not. Garland,Mitchell,Maxey,harden Derrick white, trey dejountay and a quite a few more players are better

[@emintd21]

@@justinholland6132 you really need to calm down Satan

[@mikhailavanesov5912]

@@justinholland6132 bro already said that there's a lot of competition whats the point of listing all those guys

[@TheTKPizza]

Yeah, that sould certainly happen, last season he did 14/4/6 in less than 30 minutes. If he improves some more, especially from three, (I think, the Magic are a great young team to grow with atm) and he manages to stay healthy through an increased amount of minutes, that could easily turn into 25/7/10 in 40 minutes. If you watch the Magic games, he is such a good playmaker there, when he is on the court, so much better than Cole, really looking forward to next season.

[@alitoroganan2442]

Not an all star yet, his confidence on taking those 3s is back up,. Hoping two more years healthy he wins the mip

[@Jonathan-qz9td]

I am so rooting for him!! That's an inspiring story of hard work work and resilience! I remember watching his highlight in college; I really loved his game!

[@Art_Vandelay_Industries]

I'm rooting for him. I also love how JJ Reddick defended him against the media in a video during shootaround, cussing out a whole bunch of media guys. You can see him saying "shoot it" too Markelle at 12:55 passing him the ball.

[@mperformance3502]

JJ is pandering and trying to get love from the brothas in hopes of an nba head coach job

[@JayJay-xy5ch]

​@@mperformance3502dmbasssss

[@lebumjames1373]

@@mperformance3502JJ does pander but idk about tha rest of what u sayin gng🤣

[@leeswift7883]

​@@mperformance3502can't tell if this comment is weirdly racist, extremely stupid, or both

[@itr0863]

@@leeswift7883it is.

[@lildatboy196]

Lets Go Markelle!! Representing PG county, I’m proud every time I see you on the court making plays💪🏽💪🏽

[@fireshadowblade9]

Not a Magic fan, but I could see him being an excellent veteran for their young core as well in the coming years, like UD, Iggy, and HB

[@smiis3149]

Crazy that he's already a vet presence as the rest of our team is so young. He completely changed us when we were healthy - when Kelle was off his minutes restriction, we went 29-28 (over .500)

[@bogdanshymanovski]

@@smiis3149he has to be one of the most underrated players in the league

[@kevease]

That was not a Raymond Brothers @4:47, that was Percy "Master P" Miller. A rapper who almost made an NBA roster

[@g_superson1c255]

Markelle’s from my city in Maryland and I’m so happy to see him turn his career around for the better. as somebody that’s had shoulder issues and other chronic health issues from sports, I at least somewhat understand what it’s like to deal with undiagnosed injuries and to feel like you’re going crazy. losing confidence in your jumper because of pain is super scary, and I hated hearing so many people criticize him back in 2017-18 for something he had no control over. credit to him for finding a way to fight through it all and become a productive player in the league. he’s only 25 as well; the sky is still the limit for him 🙌

[@JosePereira-ly5fb]

Orlando loves him. Praying for a great season

[@brobi-wankenobi2369]

I hope this guy continues to get better. He been through a lot and has shown tremendous resolve. Go (former) Dawgs!

[@paulgeorge1316]

This is great to see. He could be a an all star level point guard one day. Im glad to see him thriving as a top 3 player on the magic.

[@flexman70]

Im so happy for this guy man. I really wish him so much success. You can tell that he himself was befuddled as we were, seeing him drop off the cliff with his skills like that. His game in Orlando compared to Philly is like night and day. I love his rise from the ashes.

[@031nathan]

Fultz is a legit hard worker, dude did not give up at any time

[@drexsin420]

hes literally the perfect fit next to paolo and franz down in orlando. Theyll make the playoffs soon and hell be on the map again..

[@JayRandom2013]

One of my favorite players in the league. Really hope he continues to grow

[@Just_JayR]

Markelle Still one of my fav players to watch….I never stopped rooting for him. He has all the talent!

[@ZFL2415]

Great video man. Us Orlando fans are his biggest supporters

[@hermanmuenster8529]

I appreciate his effort against all of the scrutiny. He worked hard and his game improved. I'm rooting for this kid.

[@Adiossean]

Always rooted for him. I’m happy for him man👏🏾

[@redmangoose182]

If he makes it to All-Star status and reverses that "bust" impression the media and NBA has of him, it would an amazing basketball story. I didn't even know he made such a comeback from those injuries because no one talks about it. But maybe its better for him in the end as it'll make him more hungry to come to the spotlight.

[@grandtheftaudio6386]

Unfortunately you never lose that bust title but you can be a bust that manage to turn your career around and do something worthwhile in the league. He didnt pan out to be what people projected him to be and that's ok, man will make his own lane and prosper if he can continue to grow.

[@riveranazario]

I declare myself a new fan of Markelle. Rooting for your success!

[@zoristar_]

His story is basically another never give up story. He was an amazing basketball player from high school to college and he was even the 1st overall pick in the draft and then he had something that made it hard for him to shoot. But he still didn’t back down. He tore his ACL. And he still hasn’t given up. What a guy.

[@RatedPR]

Fultz has an interesting game, now that is a recovered player and played full time after recovery, I could see him doing great next season. He did great last season all things considered, I also liked his defense

[@bilogskii2216]

There have been number 1 picks that end up bust like Bennet and Kwame and there have been number 1 picks that had career ending injuries like Oden. Fultz is on the verge of overcoming both. He doesn't need to be really good at the 3 pt line, he could be like Demar and dominate the mid range and at the same time be a solid defender on the other end of the court. He could have the biggest comeback of any player in nba history.

[@recration]

Man that really is inspirational and simply beautiful. Keep going Markelle! Always keep going. Never stop.

[@DaH3ro]

At least Fultz had some legitimate excuse for his shooting form, but wtf is Simmons excuse?

[@shermanngjazz]

Fr man Fultz had shoulder injuries but he's slowly getting it together, but Simmons just don't have it in him. I'd rather Simmons convert to being a PF/center if he doesn't want to shoot outside, he should shoot right-handed instead too.

[@SadfoxGuyver]

@@shermanngjazzcovert someone who don't love it to someone who does

[@justinholland6132]

Ben still got more all stars and all defense. Mark dosent have a single accolade

[@isaiaht9207]

@@justinholland6132 bro is the number 1 markelle fultz hater 💀

[@flstep835]

​@@justinholland6132Ben Simmons is a borderline bench warmer while he was supposed to come into his prime💀

[@lamasizzy0599]

In some other universe Embiid/Simmons/Fultz all reached their potential and became the greatest team ever assembled

[@DTMJR1987]

I'm a Sixers fan and it's been fun watching him since coming back from the torn ACL. Happy for him

[@YOUNGPADAWON]

Will forever love How the Team Told fans “Trust the process “ then the team got cold feet and started selling off everyone they tanked years to get

[@TonyBlount]

4:47 ok, so we’re all going to just pretend he didn’t just flash a picture of Master P as Fultz agent 😂😂

[@KaoMinerva]

I'm happy the NBA didn't give up on him!

[@marcusxtz]

There is literally nobody else that I root more for in the NBA

[@gaborpitz6989]

He's one of those guys who got thier career derailed by injuries, yet he's still not giving up and getting better at the things he can

[@Iquit6x]

They gave him a shot that didn't hit the target. They pinched his nerve

[@k-dizzy889]

Great video and excellent analysis on my point gawd!!

[@emintd21]

His work ethic was never a question. I am also rooting for him.

[@alex01-8]

The young man is putting in the work,hope the best for him

[@anyatwomingo]

first video of yours that i've watched. subscribed already

[@montikore]

His turn around makes my heart happy

[@scratchyjw]

I like what Fultz is doing! it shows his determination to come back from this major setback. Bet many of those 'stars' will not be able to cope with what he overcame (e.g Morant and Zion).

[@Speegsy]

I love Markelle on my team he’s really making a comeback.

[@alexanderammerl2404]

Great Video! He is in a very good place in Orlando.

[@mightyflagelot9816]

Rooting for this man... keep it up Markelle!

[@apui2]

Atleast Fultz acknowledged his weaknesses and worked hard to improve game. Unlike Simmons, who can't handle criticisms and never even tried to improve his game.

[@ethanma3916]

Awesome video! Just a minor correction, fultz is from the D.C. area, and the college he went to, UW, is in Washington State (Seattle area, in the Pacific Northwest)

[@braxtonvittori7916]

As a Celtics fan who remembers the excitement I had about getting Fultz 1st overall back then… Markelle was a salivating prospect. Wouldn’t take a do over with him over Tatum, but I hope Markelle can find some success truly.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Markelle Fultz big problem in Philadelphia his shoulder injury, i hope now in Magic he stay healthy and slowly but surely back his GAME

[@rodneygranada1079]

I'm very happy for markelle 🙏🏼

[@Izzylearning]

Always rooting for him

[@dmvblack6715]

He’s from the Washington DC area not the state of Washington so he didn’t choose to stay home…just pointing that out otherwise solid video.

[@justinbraxton3629]

I was looking thru the comments for this lol yea he most def from pg county murrland not Washington state

[@dmvblack6715]

⁠@@justinbraxton3629yeah I was looking for it too! I was like so ain’t nobody gonna say anything lol. But now I see that there are a number of people correcting him

[@konstantinoskaloudis7370]

Didn't know his story....be proud for what you have achieved brother,I really admire you cause you never stopped trying..!!!Also your story shows how easily people like yes LIKE ,LOVE,to waitfor sbd to make or not to make sth as he should and they fall on him trying to cut him into pieces...

[@clayeditz456]

I would love to see baseball videos like this

[@zyairholder6433]

Soo happy for him he’s my favorite player I still have his 76ers jersey😭

[@paddyneideck]

Can't wait for his success. His shot is looking better every game, towards the end of the season it looked almost like his college jumpshot

[@starvvoy]

happy asf for this kid bruh. glad philly didn’t get his talents as a boston fan but i really hope he keeps improving

[@mikearsen4580]

I like him he's pretty chill

[@ohka.]

I love Markelle fultz so much❤ he’s my favorite nba player

[@MrTriptologue]

Props for him to overcome all these problems, I like this player

[@zionnfgp]

Proud of dude fr👏🏾

[@danielbradley908]

as a sixers fan I’m so happy to see him succeed. He’s one of my favorite players

[@trnsfr9014]

"stayed home" to attend a university 3000 miles away? Do we still need to tell y'all that Washington D.C. and Washington State are DIFFERENT PLACES???

[@user-ie3gk2wx1n]

Thank you for saying this I heard it and was so confused

[@cheetosleopard9861]

What makes him and Ben different is simple Fultz loves the game

[@Rizziah423]

A lot of people know he had a breakout season because it was all over the NBA after he had that crazy game

[@multiyapples]

I wish nothing but the best for Markell’s Fultz.

[@PlanetOfTheApes999]

He works hard and loves the game. He'll never quit until he's too old to play. Fans love guys like this for good reason.

[@slycatto2904]

This is the type of basketball stories we need to hear! Best of luck to the young fellow. (Not some hood wannabe that likes to show off his "fake" guns)

[@toadftw23]

I don't think it's over for him at all. His skillset is really valuable in an NBA that really values creative playmaking more than before. If a guy like Jalen Brunson can break out as a star, I think there's still plenty of time for Fultz.

[@humantorch4906]

I can see fultz winning and most improve player award rooting for this man

[@mdwesquire]

I caught a few of the Magic’s games at the end of last season when they had started playing well. Fultz looked like one of the best players on the court in those games.

[@itsdonovandlsr]

W video like all ways nonstop sports

[@limonator8280]

He’s got the Derek rose vibe. We all just root for em no matter what.

[@CDeeez94]

Big respect to Markelle.

[@xTheJackal4x]

Something about this guy's journey since he got drafted has been really compelling to watch. Glad he's hit his stride again.

[@antcantcook960]

11-3-4, compelling #1 overall😂

[@francoisdemorcy5084]

Getting better. Had to change his game. Crazy. People forgot about him. Unless the Magic make some noise he will be forgotten. Could have a solid career

[@rileymcphee9429]

Sam Bowie, Greg Oden, Bill Walton.. literally three Blazers... Portland is cursed

[@markgarcia6746]

That was mental. Orlando was perfect cuz now he’s off the radar and can play in peace. But this video made me a fan. Nice

[@BlackLungRandy]

Met him at the hotel I work at a few weeks ago. He was a pretty chill dude, I told him to keep ballin!

[@perfectblue8443]

I hope he succeeds, I like his game and low profile personality

[@aidenbass4779]

Now I have confidence Markelle fultz is gonna be an all star soon

[@user-zl4no1qt6d]

He is a prime example of why teams need to start having top prospects playing against each other like they used to back in the day.

[@xaviersoup21]

Him going to Washington is not him staying home💀💀

[@reingelpelaez2502]

Very happy to Fultz!

[@jazenrangel5987]

I became a Markelle Fultz fan as crazy as it sounds when i got him as a player on MyTeam. Just seeing how his game would play out and how smooth he would do it made me want to watch his game and when he's healthy. He is a huge problem. If he's healthy this season no doubt he's making all star

[@faieziabubakar207]

Magics doing magic with him

[@OmegaSupreme1]

He’s still one of my favorite players. Always wished the clippers could get him

[@yoaiin4189]

Fultz is Shooting over 50 from the field over 60 games which is Damm Good