If you’ve ever taken part in a salary cap fantasy draft you may have considered competing theories of “Studs and duds” vs. drafting for depth and value.
Applying this to the NBA, would you rather have a team comprised of two All-Stars but then the rest of your roster allocated to tertiary (or lower) caliber players or a well-rounded unit with real depth? Let’s say the James Harden and Chris Paul 2018 Rockets vs. the “we form like Voltron” 2004 Pistons.
Because several key role players have absolutely smashed expectations so far, the Sixers’ leadership of Daryl Morey, Elton Brand and their front office may be wrestling with these types of theoretical questions already.