With Joel Embiid rehabbing tendinitis in his knee, the Philadelphia 76ers have been without their MVP candidate since the All-Star break. It’s resulted in an even 4-4 record, with two consecutive losses to Chicago and Houston sparking concern among some fans.
There are numerous issues to point out, from late-game coaching, to Jimmy Butler‘s shot selection, to Embiid’s continued absence. One reason that deserves more shine, however, is J.J. Redick‘s struggles. He just hasn’t been good in recent weeks.
In the eight games since the break, Redick is averaging 12.