Brett Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2019-20 season with high expectations. Another summer of roster turnover leaves the team with Al Horford and Josh Richardson alongside its returning stars — a stable, defensively-inclined core.
Some view the Sixers as true contenders, even favorites in the Eastern Conference. Others have valid skepticism, questioning Philadelphia’s path forward on offense and whether or not the gargantuan starting lineup is truly matchup-proof on defense.
In the end, the Sixers probably fall somewhere in the middle. A flawed group, but one with enough firepower and uniqueness to win games and compete in the playoffs.