The Sixer Sense
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Philadelphia 76ers asking NBA: How do you like us now?

By Bret Stuter

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers spins a basketball on his finger during media day on September 26, 2016 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers spins a basketball on his finger during media day on September 26, 2016 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Reasons to like these Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers have been under construction for years. Not just at the roster level, but the entire organization. But the reason to love this team this year starts with the roster.  It actually looks very solid right now.

This is a nice mix of veteran and youth. But at each role, there is significant talent. And in each role, there is significant versatility.  If it’s just a question of health, there is enough talent in the roster now to carry the team.

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2017-2018 DEPTH CHART

CENTER                                                POWER FORWARD                    SMALL FORWARD
Joel Embiid                                           Dario Saric                                  Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot 
Jahlil Okafor                                         Robert Covington                      Furkan Korkmaz
Richaun Holmes                                 Amir Johnson                              Justin Anderson*

Shooting Guard                                 Point Guard
J.J. Redick                                             Ben Simmons
Markelle Fultz                                    Jerryd Bayless
Nik Stauskas                                       T.J. McConnell

Young playoff team

Now, don’t come after me on the depth chart. I’m tickled I have all names under a position.  If you slide Ben Simmons to Small forward, you can slide Markelle Fultz to point guard and TLC or Furkan Korkmaz to shooting guard. But in the the end, the team roster is constructed to that a player can slide to either right or left on the depth chart and function in that role as well.

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The team is headed by potential 20 points per games scorers at all five positions. As the season progresses, the team depth will become vital in sustaining success. This is not just a young team. This is a playoff team. If you don’t believe me, just ask J.J. Redick or Amir Johnson. They did not come to Philadelphia for the money alone. They believe this team is post-season ready.

So for the rest of the NBA, How do you like the Philadelphia 76ers now?