Given the current outlook of the Eastern Conference — one that is already down two title contenders — many are penciling the Philadelphia 76ers in for a huge comeback. After posting the league’s fifth-worst record last season, the team is a near-guarantee to better that record, especially with the franchise still parading one of the most loaded roster talent-wise, at least on paper.
Between All-Stars in Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, and standout up-and-comers in Jared McCain and VJ Edgecombe (and also Quentin Grimes, when he is eventually re-signed), the 76ers have one of the more impressive collection of talents in the association.