The Sixer Sense
Fansided

Do Embiid, Simmons, Fultz give the Philadelphia 76ers a championship triad?

By Bret Stuter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 and head coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pelicans defeated the 76ers 108-93. 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)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 and head coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center on December 20, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pelicans defeated the 76ers 108-93. 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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 4
Next
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 20: Joel Embiid /

Counter culture strategy

The Philadelphia 76ers have countered the NBA by delaying arrival of some players, and by cashing in on two consecutive number one draft picks.

Live Feed

Bill Simmons 'guarantees' Knicks will have one of three stars by next year
Bill Simmons 'guarantees' Knicks will have one of three stars by next year /

Daily Knicks

  • NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid willing to 'ride out' James Harden situation? Sir Charles In Charge
  • NBA rumors: 76ers core willing to mend fences with James Harden FanSided
  • NBA Rumors: Knicks dream target reportedly not considering a trade just yet Daily Knicks
  • 4 Stars the Knicks could swap RJ Barrett for by the trade deadline Daily Knicks
  • 3 Red flags Knicks must consider before going all-in on Joel Embiid trade Daily Knicks

    • While there is certainly no guarantee in number-one picks dominating the NBA, the odds are pretty favorable for top picks from the NBA draft to perform better than their contemporaries. All that remains is fitting these players to a single cohesive scheme. After that, it’s watch, coach, and wait.

    Have the Philadelphia 76ers landed three players of elite status? Well let’s discuss the three players who will carry the team’s future.

    The Philadelphia 76ers triad

    Joel Embiid certainly has the potential for an elite career. In just 31 games, his impact on both the offense and defense of the Philadelphia 76ers is significant.  Playing near the basket, he is both an irresistible scoring force, but simultaneously an immovable defensive object. His very presence forces opposing offenses to redirect their offense.  While the sample of his play is not enough to declare this a sure thing, the trend is certainly in the right direction.