Andrew Wiggins, Julius Randle, Marcus Smart lead potentially historic class.

While the headlines will read that the Sixers traded Jrue Holiday for Nerlens Noel last night, it could easily- and maybe more correctly- read like this.

The Sixers traded Jrue Holiday for a 2014 first round pick.

In any other year, trading a current All-Star for the hopes of drafting another next year one would be labeled as a bad decision.

Not next year.

The 2014 NBA Draft class is considered the best draft class in over 10 years. It is even being compared to the 2003 draft class that included LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. All turned into franchise players, something that the Sixers are hoping they will land next year- and now have two shots to do so.

So who are the players that have NBA executive tanking next season for? Here is little bit about some players that could make the losing next season worth it, via Chad Ford of ESPN.

Andrew Wiggins, Guard, Kansas: Wiggins is the consensus No. 1 prospect in our Top 100 after talking with numerous NBA scouts and executives. He is one of the most hyped prospects ever to come out of high school and draws comparisons to a young Tracy McGrady. Wiggins received the top vote from every scout and GM I spoke with.

Wiggins is an elite athlete who does just about everything well. He has great size for his position on the wing, is an explosive leaper and can score from beyond the arc and off the bounce. While there are times when he appears to be a bit disengaged, his talent -- both physically and from a skills perspective -- is off the charts.

Julius Randle, Forward, Kentucky: "In a normal, non-Wiggins year, he would easily be the No. 1 pick," said one scout. Randle is another freak of nature, an explosive athlete who stands at 6-foot-9 and weighs 250 pounds. He has the ability to score in the paint and on the perimeter, and plays with an aggressive motor.

Marcus Smart, Guard, Oklahoma State: Would've been the No. 2 pick in the 2013 draft had he declared. Smart decided he wanted another year of experience under his belt and returned to Oklahoma State. He has great size for his position, is ferocious on both ends of the floor and is a natural leader. If he improves his jump shot and tightens his handle, he'll give Wiggins and Randle a run for their money.

Other than the top three prospects, the 2014 draft also features a ton of other talent that could also become franchise players. 

Credits:nj.com