Bryan Colangelo’s installation as Sixers GM came with instant action, but the symbolism stood on equal footing with the immediate consequences. For fans and pundits fed up with delayed gratification, he represented a jolt to the system, even as he preached patience to the public.
The Sixers might be dead set on displaying major improvement this season, but they can’t let that desire trump the need to treat Ben Simmons’ injury as a long-term problem.
To be crude, the Sixers are not good enough for this injury to matter short-term. With or without Simmons they were destined to hover in the low-mid 20’s win range.