The Sixer Sense
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How do the Philadelphia 76ers stack up against the other 29 NBA teams?

By Christopher Kline

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers laughs during the second quarter of Game One of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers laughs during the second quarter of Game One of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Atlanta Hawks

2017-18 record: 24-58

2017-18 season series: 3-0, Sixers

2018-19 advantage: Sixers

Lloyd Pierce, the first branch on the Brett Brown coaching tree, will begin his tenure in Atlanta this season. The Hawks are embracing their rebuild, stripping the roster to its bare bones and focusing on draft capital. That’s something Pierce should be vaguely familiar with.

Trae Young will be their offensive fulcrum, opening things up with his shooting range and passing ability. The pick-and-roll with Young and John Collins will be dynamic, while Pierce’s up-tempo offense will allow the Hawks to put points on the board when clicking.

In the end, the Hawks have a good chance to finish dead last in the Eastern Conference. There just isn’t a ton of developed talent at this point. But Young, Collins and Taurean Prince all have bright NBA futures. Kevin Huerter and Omari Spellman will be fun to watch as rookies.

The Sixers should cruise through their matchups with Atlanta, but the games and storylines will be fun. Pierce is the perfect coach to instill a positive culture for an organization like the Hawks.