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5 Reasons former Philadelphia 76ers Sam Hinkie Stockpiled for Anthony Davis

By Bret Stuter

Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2), Philadelphia 76ers guard Hollis Thompson (31) and forward Carl Landry (7) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets won 100-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2), Philadelphia 76ers guard Hollis Thompson (31) and forward Carl Landry (7) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets won 100-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with fans and guard T.J. McConnell (1) as time winds down on a victory against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 94-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with fans and guard T.J. McConnell (1) as time winds down on a victory against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 94-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

REASON II: He knew Joel Embiid was “the guy” and would build the team around him.

From the moment Joel Embiid became a probability,the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers changed ever so slightly.  The team’s approach went from “search” mode to “synch” mode.   Knowing Joel Embiid’s arrival would be delayed, all other enhancements to the team were timed to fall in line with that same timeline.

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Dario Saric was selected, and he was known to be available in the NBA two years later.  Nerlens Noel was migrated from star center into a versatile and defensive center/power forward. The team took on versatile Robert Covington, Nik Stauskas, T.J. McConnell.  All of whom are players who need time to develop.

No Free Agents

The team avoided free agency.  Free agency addressed immediate needs and consumed cash.  The Philadelphia 76ers wanted to save cash for “the mega-deal” player, and free agency would not fit the team’s needs for tomorrow’s star.

Joel Embiid was the heir apparent. Lining up the power forward compliment for Embiid would only happen after the team had Joel Embiid settled in as the Philadelphia 76ers star center.