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Philadelphia 76ers’ Core: Ultimate Roster Analysis and Predictions

By Bret Stuter

Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) practices prior to a game against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The New York Knicks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) practices prior to a game against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The New York Knicks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts behind Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey (2) after his three point shot during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Canaan (0) reacts behind Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey (2) after his three point shot during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Isaiah Canaan

Status: Free Agent,good niche player for perimeter shooter
Contracted Through: signed to deal with Chicago Bulls
Current 2016-2017 Salary:
Trade Value: even if signed, he would likely not have garnered much interest.

Strengths: He can play some defense, versed in both point and shooting guard roles.  He has an uncanny knack for scoring better from the perimeter than two-point range, and he can score in traffic. When he is hot, he can score in bunches.
Offense: He loves the three-point shot, and the three point shot loves him.
Defense:  Knowledgeable to disrupt some plays, but not strong enough to do so consistently.

Weaknesses: Short-statured volume shooter. Not exceptionally athletic, just a hard-nosed ball player who will keep coming at you. When he turns cold, he keeps on shooting.
Offense:  He is vulnerable within the arc, and plays best if he sets up in the left corner, gets the ball, and can shoot.  Nearly every other shot is low percentage accuracy.
Defense: He is scrappy, and keeps coming after the ball.  He is vulnerable to quick steps, and can be beaten both at the perimeter and if he bites on a move to a drive to the basket.

Probability of 2016-2017 Roster: None

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