With Amir Johnson falling out of the rotation, Joel Embiid and Mike Muscala are the only bigs getting consistent run for the Philadelphia 76ers. That isn’t necessarily a problem, but adding another reliable center would provide some insurance.
Enter Justin Patton, the 16th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He came to Philly in the Jimmy Butler trade, just over a year after getting shipped to the Wolves on draft night (in a Butler trade). He’s currently recovering from his second broken foot, an injury the Sixers have dealt with in the past (hey, Ben Simmons and Zhaire Smith).