The Wonders We Will See
And so, the Philadelphia 76ers will learn about Jahlil Okafor’s compatibility with Joel Embiid. Following that, we’ll learn how well Nerlens Noel fits with Joel Embiid.
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When Ben Simmons returns to health, we wash rinse and repeat. Okafor with Embiid and Simmons. Noel with Embiid and Simmons.
Eventually, we’ll find a trio who are compatible. And then we begin the arduous task of finding “fits” to the ever growing number of players who fit the scheme of the coach and compliment the play of his teammates.
Sometimes we will see plays truly demanding time on an NBA highlight reel. Sometimes we will wonder if the team is on the same play. But it’s all part of The Process.. and the team has about less than 2/3rds of the season remaining to figure out who stays and who goes.
Some players have even more urgency. T.J. McConnell, Nerlens Noel, Sergio Rodriguez, Ersan Ilyasova, and Hollis Thompson are playing in the final year of their contract. All need playing time to showcase their NBA talents. All need to be given the yay or nay from the team regarding their fit into the future. Expect to see some players take it to a new level.