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Today, The Process delivers Philadelphia 76ers team worth wait

By Bret Stuter

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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CAMDEN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Why the optimism?

It starts today. The lineup is projected to be:

PG- Jerryd Bayless
SG- J.J. Redick
SF-Robert Covington
PF-Ben Simmons
C- Joel Embiid.

But let’s talk about two important points. Offensively, the team is

PG-Simmons
SG-Bayless
SF-Redick
PF-Covington
C-Embiid.

Versatility means 76ers get favorable matchups

So what? Well, it’s a clear demonstration why the Philadelphia 76ers stress versatility on the roster. And that is not differing roles game to game. Roles change based on which end of the basketball court the teams are playing. How is that a positive?   Well it sets up Ben Simmons to threaten a triple double each game.

Joel Embiid gets significant help in the post with Simmons playing a big role in the paint. Both Covington and Redick can set up at the perimeter. Bayless can penetrate for the basket or shoot from beyond the arc. Even Covington and work near the basket. If you followed the preseason, you know that the 76ers will get a sweet matchup on the court they can exploit.

But eventually, starters must sit. The 76ers bench must step up.