This comes from a once-resident of Trey Burke Island — someone who, in the preseason, vouched for Burke getting minutes as the primary lead guard behind Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers‘ backup point guard battle has a clear, definitive winner. It’s Raul Neto.
You can lament health concerns or style points all day, but until he actually gets hurt, Neto’s health issues are in the past. He might not have the same flash as Burke, but basketball I.Q., efficiency, and defense all lean in Neto’s favor. Basketball aesthetic can’t determine rotations.