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Henderson Hip Thrusts Nik Stauskas Into Spotlight

By Bret Stuter

Dec 11, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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We’ve watched the improvement of Canadian Nik Stauskas so far this season. But with recent news of Gerald Henderson‘s hip injury, Stauskas will carry the load at shooting guard

Philadelphia 76ers Gerald Henderson is the soul of the Philadelphia 76ers. He is the player who gets angry and focused when the team loses ground in the closing minutes. He is the one who makes it very difficult for his opponent when the game is on the line. Right now, he is the one who cannot play due to soreness in his hip.  And so, the Philadelphia 76ers must turn to Nik Stauskas to carry the load for the team at shooting guard.

The Philadelphia 76ers are as battered as any NBA team on the injury front right now, and have been for several years. From the moment the team traded for Nerlens Noel, out for a season with an ACL injury, the team has never been at the full 15 man strength as allowed by the NBA. Noel, Embiid and now Simmons have all taken their place on the bench, rehabilitating injuries, while the team limps forward without them.