76ers choose tomorrow and pay today as lethal weakness grows louder

The 76ers are willingly paying a huge price, but is it really worth it?

Nick Nurse | Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesThe Philadelphia 76ers are not exactly humming as of late, but they have definitely had a much more stable rotation over the last couple of weeks. One decision that has been consistent recently is the decision of the coaching staff to play Adem Bona over Andre Drummond when the team is in full capacity — a move that has divided the fanbase.

There is little doubt that Nick Nurse has prioritized giving playing time to the sophomore big man to accelerate his growth and get him to be ready for a considerable role moving forward as the primary backup to Joel Embiid. But in mothballing…