The Sixer Sense
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Philadelphia 76ers Have Very Important Off-Season Ahead.

By Bret Stuter

Jan 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) talks with guard T.J. McConnell (1) as they enter the game after a timeout against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) talks with guard T.J. McConnell (1) as they enter the game after a timeout against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 13, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) reacts after a missed shot in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) reacts after a missed shot in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Nerlens Noel: Troublemaker?

Was he problematic while with the 76ers? Well, he was the only player I recall whose antics ired normally even-keeled head coach Brett Brown.

As the team advances, chemistry will play just as an important of a role as talent, or box score. Fans who decide who to keep and who to jettison based solely on fantasy value will be in for a rough ride going forward. This team must be especially careful which players come to the team.

Family First

You can see this team now, forming bonds that will last their entire careers.  Those bonds make playing together second nature. It’s a major reason the Philadelphia 76ers seem to improve as the season has progressed.  But those bond can be easily destroyed with the wrong player in the lockerroom.

That’s why it’s so much fun watching these 76ers play.  They play basketball simply out of love for the game.