We are less than one week away from NBA opening night, which means it’s time for everyone to submit their final preseason prognoses before the action gets underway. The Ringer released their updated Top 100 NBA Player Rankings, and the Philadelphia 76ers have four players on the list: Tobias Harris (83), Tyrese Maxey (52), James Harden (36), and Joel Embiid (6).
It’s hard to argue about Tobias Harris’ slotting, who has settled into the above average starter, not quite an All-Star role. It’s interesting that Harris earns the On-Ball Defense icon, something that would have seemed crazy five years ago or so, but it’s an area of his game he’s turned into a real strength and I’m glad to see it recognized.