The Philadelphia 76ers consider they’ve lastly constructed the depth wanted to resist accidents after reshaping the roster round LeBron James, by way of Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.
In current seasons, accidents to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George uncovered Philadelphia’s lack of dependable contributors.
This offseason, nevertheless, the Sixers added James, Jaylen Brown and rookie VJ Edgecombe, whereas additionally strengthening the supporting solid with veterans Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
President of basketball operations Mike Gansey additionally retained a number of younger gamers anticipated to compete for rotation minutes, together with Adem Bona, Ariel Hukporti, Dominick Barlow, Jabari Walker and Justin Edwards.
Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. is one other participant the group believes might contribute if wanted.
“I’m going to start out with that: he’s gifted sufficient to play,” head coach Nick Nurse stated. “That’s type of the place it begins.”
In contrast to current seasons, almost each participant on the roster is considered as a professional possibility if accidents strike.
Mixed with James signing a veteran minimal contract, the Sixers now have better depth and adaptability as they purpose to maintain Embiid and James wholesome for a championship run.
