Have Philadelphia 76ers Bubble Players Turned The Corner?

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Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown motions to his team during play against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Foundation Of Sand

It’s a shame for the team. In many losses, the team was competitive until the closing minute. As many as nine losses may have resulted in wins if last year’s players did not slump in those games on those nights.

So far, the team is getting solid play out of the center (Joel Embiid) and power foward (Ersan Ilyasova/Dario Saric) roles. Even Sergio Rodriguez is doing enough to help the team out. Ultimately, even Gerald Henderson has been playing consistently enough to generate some success for the team.

But the search to improve wings from last season appears to remain on the wish list. With the struggles of veterans, I’ve even suggested the team give Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot a try in the role when Ben Simmons returns from injury.

The team is still searching for consistent pieces. Rather than focus on seniority, or participation awards, minutes should reflect the players who are either delivering production, or developing promise.

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For now, Nik Stauskas and Hollis Thompson have not fully persuaded me that they are capable of doing either. But it’s not me they need to convince, it’s the Philadelphia 76ers.