Even though Philadelphia 76ers guard and former number one pick Markelle Fultz hasn't been the prodigy he was expected to be, Sixers head coach Brett Brown still misses the sophomore's presence around the team.

Keith Pompey of philly.com reported that while Brown admitted Fultz's absence will not affect the team's performance, Fultz is missed as a teammate in the locker room and practice facility;

“I don’t think that it does [affect our performace]. Personally, I’m happy that there has been some judgment, there’s been an assessment. Just moving forward, I think it’s still waiting to get him back with us and help him get back on the court. But at the moment, we miss him. I miss his company. I miss him not being around.”

Fultz was recently diagnosed with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects his ability to move his shoulders and neck. This provides some explanation for why Fultz's jump shot has severely deteriorated since his college days at the University of Washington. He will be seeing a physical therapist in L.A. to attempt to recover.

Fultz has undoubtedly underperformed on the court,  averaging only 8.2 points and 3.1 assists per game while shooting a horrific 28 percent from the three-point line. He looks uncomfortable on the perimeter, passing up open threes to either pass or take a contested shot at the rim.

Regardless, Brown's comments show the team values him for more than just his numbers. It's clear the team is rooting for him to make a full recovery and live up to his potential.