Philadelphia 76ers Force NBA Teams To Question Their Rebuilding
By Bret Stuter
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In 2014, the Bucks, 76ers, Magic, Jazz, Celtics, Lakers, and Kings were among the worst team in the NBA. Today, it’s the Nets, Suns, Lakers, Magic, 76ers, Pelicans and a tie among the Timberwolves, Mavericks, and Kings.
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Three years later, and the Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, and Los Angeles Lakers, all adhering to the “rules” of NBA rebuilding, are no further along. But the Philadelphia 76ers are among the group?
Ah but there is a catch. (You had to see this one coming). The Philadelphia 76ers have a solid franchise player in rookie center Joel Embiid. And the team has yet to witness just what rookie first round draft choice Ben Simmons can do for the team.
Compare the status of the Orlando Magic, the Sacramento Kings, or even the Los Angeles Lakers right now. How close are they truly to turning the corner?
Interesting thing I see with Kings talk is the dichotomy of their rebuild. They’re in a rebuild no matter what. They have nothing to sell.
— Aaron Bruski (@aaronbruski) January 19, 2017
The Kings have an excellent player in DeMarcus Cousins, but fail to find complimentary players each year. The Lakers had better draft position than the 76ers, but have chosen good pieces – good pieces that are still losing games.