mjkvol wrote:The first question running through my mind while watching the Orlando game: Do we really have to play Embiid and George, or can we just somehow move them?
This is the most fun iteration of Sixers since the early Embiid/Simmons period, with the Harden full year coming in second only because Glenn was somehow still here. This group is a blast to watch - Maxey has become a bona fide leader, there is no ceiling right now for what VJ could turn into, Oubre looks reborn, and we've got a bunch of young guys that are balling. Hell, even Drummond looks competent.
We'll have a logjam at guard, as Maxey and VJ look like an elite backcourt already. When McCain returns, I wonder if we use him or Grimes in a deal for a 3&D guy or a stretch 5? Quite frankly, I like Grimes a lot as the third guard.
We’d be a more fun and complete team once we integrate everyone. It’s one thing to play at this level, but sustaining it requires depth and pacing. The way we played against the Magic wasn’t sustainable, it demanded too much energy, and it’s hard to expect Oubre and VJ to keep scoring 20–25 points per game efficiently all season.
Ideally, we’d have all our guys available, playing at a high level and winning games while being able to shift gears depending on what’s needed to close them out.
Teams are pressing more and emphasizing extra possessions, which takes a lot of energy, another reason why having depth is so important.
It looks like we’ve found a way to play without Embiid. Now the challenge is learning how to play with him and George. Once we figure out that formula, we’ll not only be better but also a lot more fun to watch.
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