5 Reasons Why Philadelphia 76ers Need Lorenzo Romar

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Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Lorenzo Romar gives his players instructions against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Reason V: Lorenzo Romar Knows Offense

When it came to basketball defense, Lorenzo Romar was rather inflexible. His team defended with man, but switched to a 2-3 defense when his team simply didn’t have the ability to stick with their man.

The resulting 80.1 points per game, the trouncing at the hands of UCLA 107-66, and the sheer challenge to correct the defense is well documented. But the flip side of that is true as well. While not as pretty as some teams, the Huskies have scored over the years.

Since head coach Brett Brown is a defensive guru, and he has worked with offensive mastermind Mike D’Antoni, Romar simply is one move variable for the team.

Romar’s magic is not magic at all. He gives his players the flexibility to go off-play if they see an opening. That lines up very well to Brett Brown’s offense. But only to a point.

Romar’s offense is talent driven. He puts the ball in the hands of his best player and expects that player to win the matchup. Brown’s offense of recent weeks places ball movement as the priority, often placing the ball into the least likely hero. So far, Brown’s chances have been succeeding.

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Now I’m not suggesting the Philadelphia 76ers will automatically compete for a ring with Romar on the staff. But if the goal is to improve the team, I believe adding Lorenzo Romar to the organization would do just that.