The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the most discussed teams in the NBA over the past half-decade and that hasn’t changed this year. A team bemoaned by outsiders for “tanking” and yet beloved by the Philadelphia faithful. A team that came one shot (four bounces) from possibly hoisting a title. A team that decided to double down on size and defense entering a year in which teams are jacking up three-pointers at rates never seen.
Through it all, Philadelphia has been dominant with Joel Embiid on the court, puzzling with both their superstars, and atrocious with bench-heavy lineups.