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5 Reasons Why Philadelphia 76ers Need Lorenzo Romar

By Bret Stuter

Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Lorenzo Romar looks on against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Lorenzo Romar looks on against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Reason III: Lorenzo Romar Excels At Player Development

In the modern NBA, the age of young men entering the NCAA college sport is from 17-18 years of age. Thanks to the popularity of one and done players, the age of rookies in the NBA subsequently runs from 18-19 years of age. Compared to mid 20’s and 30’s, that is a tender age that is an entirely new set of issues.

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    • Romar can be that steady voice of reason and compassion. He can manage young players, giving head coach Brett Brown more opportunity to focus on playbooks, schemes, and strategies.

    Place Lorenzo Romar into the paths of young rookies, and you never have any incidents from Jahlil Okafor. You likely do not have the disgruntled outbursts of Nerlens Noel.  Since the Philadelphia 76ers continue to import young talent from an NBA draft with expectations of immediate production, a person with the demeanor, stature and reputation of Lorenzo Romar would be the perfect culture for youth.

    But even if you see coach Romar as a luxury which the Philadelphia 76ers cannot afford, consider this.  Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have been provided an incredible support system within the organization to succeed, whether deliberately, or random chance.  The next rookies to the Philadelphia 76ers deserve the same red carpet.