Fansided · Oct 24, 2025
76ers are playing with fire by trusting the wrong player far too much
76ers, Nick Nurse | Emilee Chinn/GettyImagesThe Philadelphia 76ers may have won their first game over the Boston Celtics on the road in a thrilling fashion thanks to the brilliance displayed by rookie standout VJ Edgecombe and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but one certain decision of theirs should not escape the public eye.
Nick Nurse, who already bared his starters to kick off the campaign before the first tip-off began, did not surprise anyone when he trotted out veteran forward Kelly Oubre Jr. to be a part of the opening group for their foremost outing, but the degree to which he and his coaching staff relied on the flashy vet should definitely raise some eyebrows.
