As far as young cores go, few are comparable to the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid emerged as one of the best centers in the league last season, while the last two No. 1 picks will both be making their debut in October. When you throw names like Dario Saric and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot into the mix, it’s difficult to deny the Sixers’ spot atop any such rankings.
With such a young team, however, closing games can be a challenge. Most youngsters aren’t afforded a significant role right away, while nerves can often get the best of less experienced players down the stretch of games.