Who Joins Embiid Simmons As Philadelphia Core?

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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (R) is greeted by center Joel Embiid (L) during a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Embiid Simmons Are The Core.

Before we get too intoxicated one what may be, let’s agree to what is. The Core is not 20 players, not 15 players, not 10 players.

The Core is the smallest number of players whose future with the team has been predetermined to be the best fit.

Joel Embiid is clearly the player the team is enamored with, and for good reason. He is simply the clear front runner for NBA Rookie of the Year. He is a stretch – five, likely the NBA’s first of his kind.

Ben Simmons is also the ipso facto player to be waived onto core status. Much like Embiid as a stretch-five, Simmons is on track to become the NBA’s first 6-foot-10 point guard. It’s not simply to be unique, but rather fitting Simmons into the role that most optimizes his skill set. Simmons has fluid motion on the court, superior basketball IQ, precision passing, and a solid move to the basket to score.