The Philadelphia 76ers, currently sixth place in the top-heavy Eastern Conference, have yet to live up to last summer’s expectations. While many would argue the front office deserves a lion’s share of the blame, many expect Brett Brown’s tenure as head coach to come to an end sooner rather than later.
If the Sixers are ousted in the first or second round — a likely outcome at this stage — it’s difficult to envision a path forward for Brown. The recent Jimmy Butler–J.J. Redick podcast laid bare some concerning tendencies, and it’s clear the energy around the Sixers isn’t what it once was.