The Sixer Sense
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The Best Non-Athletic Quality for Each Philadelphia 76ers Player

By Lucas Johnson

Dec 14, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and forward Nerlens Noel (M) and forward Ben Simmons (R) during a timeout in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Toronto Raptors won 123.114. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and forward Nerlens Noel (M) and forward Ben Simmons (R) during a timeout in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Toronto Raptors won 123.114. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Power Forwards

Ersan Ilyasova has been one of the best trades for the Sixers that have fruition for the franchise in recent years. He has provided a solid veteran leadership for the young big men on the roster. A mentor for is almost irreplaceable as was seen with the retired Elton Brand last season. The only difference this season is that Ilyasova is actually contributing at very high leave. Flooring spacing is best attribute he brings to the court. In an other article, I highlighted how effective Ilyasova is at the stretch four position. Offensively Ilyasova is one of the main linchpins that keep the Sixers running smoothly.

Dario Saric will eventually take Ilyasova’s place in the starting five, just not for the foreseeable future. Saric has a lot of skills one could point to shows his none athleticism skills. His shooting and passing skills are strong skills, but not the strongest. After seeing him playing in person, the strongest skills I would say it is the energy he brings into a game especially with his rebounding. He attacks the boards with so much tenacity. In the future he will be key in bringing in a championship for the Philadelphia 76ers, but until then the Sixers and fans must hope he continues into the player we all see he can be.