In a shocking twist that nobody could have predicted after the way the Philadelphia 76ers' previous season panned out, head coach Nick Nurse has made it blatantly obvious that, for the time being, Adem Bona will not be Joel Embiid's understudy -- the veteran presence, Andre Drummond, has been blessed with this role.
Despite showcasing the immense potential he has on the defensive end of the floor during the final stages of the 76ers' dreadful 2024-25 campaign, Bona has been deemed unworthy of a prominent place in the rotation, especially in comparison to his experienced compatriot.
Bona fails to win Nick Nurse's trust
During his preseason media duties, Nick Nurse teased Sixers fans with the prospect of an exciting lineup that included both the athletic sophomore and Embiid in an attempt to relieve the franchise superstar's workload on defense; however, this has yet to come to fruition.