The definitive, inarguable, absolutely final ranking of every player on the Philadelphia 76ers roster.
Okay, fine. They’re not inarguable. But in order to factor in multiple perspectives, we solicited lists from nine writers here at TSS. The following is the average ranking for all 17 players currently on the Philadelphia 76ers‘ roster.
We have done this project before, most recently after the 2019 trade deadline. The criteria are simple: the best player goes No. 1, the worst player goes No. 17 — how each player is ranked, analyzed or graded is subjective, as is the case with most sports debates.
For a mosey down memory lane, here’s where things landed in February.
- Joel Embiid
- Ben Simmons
- Jimmy Butler
- Tobias Harris
- J.J. Redick
- Boban Marjanovic
- Mike Scott
- T.J. McConnell
- Jonah Bolden
- Jonathon Simmons
- James Ennis III
- Furkan Korkmaz
- Zhaire Smith
- Amir Johnson
- Shake Milton
- Justin Patton
- Haywood Highsmith
Oh, how time flies. The Sixers, for the third time in a year, have undergone major roster reconstruction. Al Horford and Josh Richardson join the mix, while Brett Brown’s second unit may finally have enough talent to not fall apart incessantly whenever Embiid stops to breath.
The Sixers, in the wise words of Gerald Henderson, are on the come-up. There are real, legitimate championship aspirations in Philadelphia. Naturally, those expectations will breed pressure, which in turn raises the stakes.
As the 2019-20 season nears, here is our consensus ranking of all 17 players on the Sixers’ roster.
17. Norvel Pelle
The Sixers doubled down on experience this summer, which included their younger prospects. Norvel Pelle will occupy a two-way contract despite clocking in at 26 years old. He spent last season in Delaware with the G-League squad.
To an extent, it’s good to reward those who pay their dues. Pelle impressed as a Blue Coat, averaging 11.1 points and 8.3 rebounds while anchoring the middle on defense. His athleticism and rim protection skills are his NBA calling card.
Given the Sixers’ saturated frontcourt, Pelle will have a tough time earning actual minutes in 2019-20. Embiid and Horford are expected to shoulder most of the center minutes, while Kyle O’Quinn and Jonah Bolden are ahead of Pelle in the pecking order.
When Pelle does get time, however, he has potential to provide a nice energy jolt in the Richaun Holmes mold. He’s a bouncy athlete and a spectacular lob finisher, using his long arms and springboard athleticism to finish in crowds.
Pelle, while not an elite defender, will patrol the paint and deter drives at the rim. He can soar for highlight blocks, and isn’t a total zero when forced to defend in space. He has all the basic tools of a useful NBA reserve. Philadelphia just isn’t the ideal spot to cultivate those skills, thus Delaware will remain his primary home.
16. Marial Shayok
The Sixers used the 54th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft to select upperclassman Marial Shayok. Shayok spent the first three seasons of his college career playing at Virginia, where he didn’t really impress. It wasn’t until he transferred to Iowa State when he really showed potential as an NBA 3-and-D player.
During his senior season at Iowa State, he averaged 18.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists, while converting 49.8 percent of his attempts from the floor and 38.6 percent of his 3-pointers. He impressed on the Sixers summer league squad averaging 14.5 points and shot 40.0 percent from deep, (stats per RealGM).
Being one of three rookies on the roster entering this season, Shayok has low expectation in terms of role and production. He’s one of two rookies on a two-way contract and will in all likelihood spend most of the year with the Delaware Blue Coats, the Sixers G-League affiliate.
When he plays with the Blue Coats, he should be one of, if not the, team’s leading scorer(s). He’s showed flashes of be able to create his own shot during summer league, so that could be something he tries to refine this year in the G-League. Whenever he does play with the 76ers, expect him to be used as a 3-and-D player this year.
15. Furkan Korkmaz
After a midseason trade request and very little playing time in 2018-19, most thought the Furkan Korkmaz experience was over. The Sixers even declined his team option. Yet here we are — the Kork, fresh off a popping in FIBA World Cup play — returning to Philadelphia.
In Korkmaz, the Sixers have a theoretically skilled shooter who can provide spacing on the wing. Korkmaz’s 3-point percentages haven’t matched his reputation to date, but there’s reason to believe his mechanics, pedigree and touch translate at some point. Perhaps next season.
If that’s indeed the case, Korkmaz has a serious case for fringe rotation minutes. The Sixers are still a bit dry when it comes to high-end shooters, especially following J.J. Redick’s departure. Korkmaz doesn’t provide the same off-ball movement as Redick, but he’s someone defenses will pay attention to.
Despite the reasons for optimism, however, I still find myself uninspiring by Korkmaz’s presence. Beyond his 3-point shot, he’s just not very good. He doesn’t provide much off the dribble, he’s a net negative on defense, and his physical tools are hardly NBA ready. He needs to add muscle.
Unless Korkmaz undergoes serious improvements in his third NBA season, it’s difficult to envision the Turk having a spot in the league beyond 2020. Heck, there’s a decent chance Korkmaz ends up on the cutting block if any promising free agents become available.
14. Shake Milton
After a strong G-League season and a new extension, Shake Milton was a letdown in Summer League. He doesn’t look the part of a full-time point guard, a transformation the Sixers were hoping he’d make. He should still give valuable end-of-bench minutes, though.
At 22 years old, Milton is still coming into his own. The Sixers have him under a team-friendly contract for the next four seasons, so there’s no rush on his development. His skill set, on paper, complements the core quite well.
Even if he’s not a bona fide point guard, Milton is an intelligent passer with the feel of an NBA guard. He can effectively make reads in the pick-and-roll, slash to the basket and find open teammates. It’s a matter of adding more twitch and burst to his live-dribble game.
Milton can play next to Simmons, Embiid and the whole lot as a spot-up threat who, in advantageous matchups, can exploit hasty closeouts and leverage dribble penetration. He’s also a sneaky impressive defender, standing 6-foot-6 with long arms and good anticipation skills.
I’m not sure Milton is ready for the NBA this season, but he’s already too good for a full-time G-League gig. His archetype carries a lot of value nowadays, so Philadelphia’s investment makes sense. He should become a useful piece down the line.
13. Jonah Bolden
Jonah Bolden’s future is very much in question. The Sixers made a hard, somewhat inadvertent pivot away from Bolden this summer, adding Horford and O’Quinn to the mix. With a strong frontcourt and Tobias Harris bound to see minutes at power forward, it’s tough to expect more than spot minutes for the Australian.
I’m still higher on Bolden than the average fan. He has an intriguing skill set — a versatile athlete who can switch screens, defend the rim and hit open 3s. Despite his much maligned slumps last season, Bolden finished the campaign as a respectable 35.4 percent 3-point shooter.
He was also, you know, a rookie. They normally improve as sophomores. If Bolden can iron out his mechanics, cut down on the antsy fouls and become a more reliable rim protector, the Sixers could have a valuable young big with little playing time available.
If so, Bolden functions as a potential trade chip. Rebuilding teams especially could find Bolden’s upside as a hyper-versatile center appealing. There’s a lot to figure out, but Bolden stepped away from the Australian National Team to prepare for this upcoming season. He knows what’s at stake.
Of all the players on the full-time 15-man roster, Bolden could see the most minutes in Delaware. It’s a natural fit — he’d get more run, and there are legitimate aspects of his game to improve. Make Bolden defend pick-and-rolls and battle stronger bigs in the post, then see how the results translate in the NBA.
12. Raul Neto
Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder is pretty well respected around the NBA. A few years ago, Snyder had a choice as to who his backup point guard would be. It was between two 6-foot-1 players of varying pedigree.
Either it would be Trey Burke, the former NCAA Player of the Year and former ninth overall pick in the NBA draft, or Raul Neto who was selected 47th in the draft and came to Utah after playing a few years in Spain.
Snyder picked Neto, and Burke was shipped to the Wizards at the end of the season.
Sixers coach Brett Brown now has the same decision as both Neto and Burke were signed over the summer.
While Burke has been the more ballyhooed pick-up, Neto was actually signed first and has a fully guaranteed contract, while Burke’s is only partially guaranteed.
Snyder went with Neto because of his superior defense. While Burke is known for his explosive offense, Neto is actually the better outside shooter. His career 37.7 three-point shooting percentage is better than Burke’s by three points.
Neto is also used to big games; he played for Brazil in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
He probably would still be with the Jazz if they had not traded for star point guard Mike Conley Jr.
Neto has all the traits of being a solid backup to Ben Simmons except for one flaw — durability.
After starting 53 games and playing in 81 for Utah as a rookie, Neto has been unable to play more than 47 games in a year for the past three seasons due to injury.
He had regained the starting point guard position this past season with the Jazz, only to get hurt in his first start and miss the rest of the year.
Neto has spent the summer in Los Angeles working on strengthening his body so he can avoid the injury bug with his new team.
Since his entire NBA career has been in the Western Conference, he might be unfamiliar to many Sixers fans.
But if he can remain healthy, a big if considering his recent history, Neto can be a real contributor as the scrappy, high-I.Q. point guard Philly fans love to watch.
11. Trey Burke
Out of all the 15 players expected to be on the opening night roster, Trey Burke is the only one that doesn’t have fully guaranteed deal for this season. Yet despite this, there’s a real chance that he be an important contributor off the bench. He’s had a rocky start to his career, but Burke has been able to mold himself into a solid role player.
He was a former lottery pick that played the first three seasons of his career with the Utah Jazz. There he slowly went from being a starter to being a reserve due to being inefficient as a scorer. From there, he’s bounced around from the Washington Wizards, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks for the past three seasons.
Over the six years of his NBA career, Burke has slowly become a deadly and efficient scorer from the mid-range. For his career he averaged 10.9 points and 2.7 assists, while converting 43.1 percent of his field goals and 35.1 percent from the 3-point line. He can create his own shot off the dribble, which is unique talent that he only posses on the Sixers bench.
Despite having a partially guaranteed contract, Burke could very well be the play for minutes as the primary reserve point guard for the 76ers. He could become a prime source of offense for the team’s second unit this season. If he produces offense at an efficient rate, he could be key to the second unit’s success.
10. Matisse Thybulle
Thursday, June 20 … The Philadelphia 76ers made a trade with the team that must not be named (Boston Celtics). The hopeful Philadelphia 76ers gave up their 24th and 33rd picks for the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. With that 20th pick came the 22-year-old small forward out of the University of Washington, Matisse Thybulle.
All 6-foot-5, 195 pounds, and 7-foot wingspan of a small forward, Thybulle is considered one of the best defenders in the 2019 draft class. The Philadelphia 76ers saw Thybulle’s potential to not only fill in the gaps on defense but also make an impact on offense.
Defense. It’s the name of the game. Especially when it comes to the 2019 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. Thybulle averaged 31.1 minutes of play per game. During that time he asserted himself on the defensive end and averaged 3.5 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. Thybulle exerts all of the characteristics that you would want to see in a defender.
Watching the bouncy wing, you can tell that he is very intuitive with his game, as he creates off-ball havoc and waits for an opportunity to make a move. His alertness and energy resemble that of a recent “gritty” fella that won over the hearts of Philly fans. The T.J. McConnell-type will hopefully earn the respect from the hard work-loving Philly fans.
Although his liveliness on the court is a huge positive, it is also something that he needs to work on a bit. Like many rookies in the league, Thybulle tends to overplay his defender which leads to a better scoring opportunity. The Sixers hope to see the first-round draft pick become more patient over the course of the season.
Thybulle can be seen making his opponents really have to work to get to the rim or even get a shot off. This skill helps him to be able to defend multiple positions on the court which is something the Sixers will definitely try to utilize during the season.
Not only can Thybulle chase down a defender and intercept the pass, but he can then get to the rim once the ball is in his hands. Once Thybulle makes it down to the offensive end, he’s able to catch and shoot, and create movement. During summer league, he averaged 11.6 points a game.
Offensively, Thybulle is a team player, which is highly endorsed in the City of Brotherly Love. He has the ability to hit his teammates during the transition and the halfcourt. There were many times this summer where he made himself more accessible to his teammates to hit him for shots. We hope to see him do this in situations where Embiid may draw a double and Thybulle can get himself to the open spot on the court.
9. Kyle O’Quinn
Kyle O’Quinn comes into this season with a clear goal and clear role. In the Philadelphia 76ers’ free agent introductory press conference, O’Quinn said winning is the most important thing to him at this point in his career. Music to the ears of fans and the organization as that indicates he has bought into the Sixers’ culture.
O’Quinn is a much needed presence on the Sixers bench. The big man will be anchoring the team’s second unit defense, replacing guys like Amir Johnson, Boban Marjanovic and Greg Monroe. His role of backup center is vital to the team’s postseason run. The 29-year-old will be assisting in keeping Joel Embiid and Al Horford healthy with fresh legs for April, May, and hopefully June.
As a veteran in this NBA, O’Quinn is a great fit because of just that and his skill set on the court. O’Quinn brings his toughness, defense, rim protecting, rebounding, and just a touch of scoring to the Philly bench. In his best season with the New York Knicks, O’Quinn averaged 19 minutes, 7.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game on 58.3 percent shooting.
O’Quinn is primed to pick up the same amount of minutes with the Sixers due to the team choosing him as the backup center. I feel like it is fair to predict that he won’t average the career-high in points he achieved with the Knicks due to the staggering of starters’ minutes like Josh Richardson, Ben Simmons, and Tobias Harris who will take up the scoring load. As mentioned O’Quinn will bring defense and that’s vital. The team doesn’t need witness another historically bad two minute plus/minus in such a crucial game like Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors.
Don’t let the GIF created lack of defense demonstrated by O’Quinn on Joel Embiid last season while with the Indiana Pacers fool you. O’Quinn is a solid backup center who the team can expect to play defense, rebound, and play hard. O’Quinn even won the NBA’s Hustle Player of the Year Award in 2012-13 to solidify how hard he plays night in night out.
Seven seasons in the league and he’s been on three teams. It seems like now O’Quinn may have found his best stop yet and the Sixers picked up a valuable role player. The Philadelphia 76ers needed a veteran, physical, defensive minded center and Kyle O’Quinn needed a championship caliber team to lend his services to. The two sides are fully ready to start the season and we’ll have to see if O’Quinn fits in. I can only imagine that he does.
8. Zhaire Smith
When you put it into perspective, expectations are strangely high for Zhaire Smith. He spent all but six games of last season in rehab, first with a broken foot and then with a life-threatening allergy. After Summer League, he didn’t even get the 2018 summer to train.
But, despite this summer being his first extended chance to prepare for NBA basketball, Smith falls at No. 8 on our list. People expect him to contribute, and there’s reason to believe the former 16th overall pick can do so.
In Vegas, Smith unleashed a vastly improved skill set. His 3-point stroke still needs work, but it’s quicker and more confident. He also attacked closeouts, using an explosive first step to torch defenders and finish inside. If Smith can continue to tighten his handle and create dribble penetration, his ceiling rises a considerable amount.
Smith is a one percent athlete. The ease with which he leaves the ground, even after a foot injury, is wholly unique. Even at 6-foot-4, he’s an impactful rebounder because of it. It also creates the opportunity for highlight-reel dunks and emphatic chase-down blocks.
Next to Simmons and Horford, Smith will backdoor cut into lobs with regularity. He’s a genuine speedster on the wing, and has the raw athleticism to overwhelm even larger opponents. It’s his (lack of a) handle that has limited his production in the past.
There’s still a lot for Smith to prove, but a workable spot-up 3 and the ability to attack closeouts with moderate success would all but ensure his place in the rotation. It also helps that he’s Philadelphia’s best on-ball perimeter defender outside Josh Richardson.
7. James Ennis III
James Ennis III was an under-the-radar acquisition at the trade deadline and for good reason. His trade was sandwiched between the Tobias Harris and Markelle Fultz deals, but it ended up being one of the most important of the many trades the Sixers made last season. To get him, Philadelphia agreed to a future second-round pick swap with the Houston Rockets, a small price for arguably our most important role player.
A tough-nosed perimeter defender and impressive offensive rebounder, Ennis “The Menace” brings versatility to the team, something I touched on previously. Although his three-point shooting could improve, he still hits enough of them to keep defenses honest and spread the floor. He is definitely committed to improving his shot, going so far to say he’ll be an “elite shooter” next season in an interview with HoopsRumors.
Last season, Ennis averaged about five points per game in 15 minutes a night, which isn’t too crazy but given the Sixers’ lack of competent role players, his contributions were much appreciated.
In addition to his nightly play, Ennis and Ben Simmons developed nice chemistry together. This duo was a tough defensive matchup on the perimeter and in transition, where the two complement each other nicely. We can expect this chemistry to improve next season and if Ennis is the first off the bench like Lucas Johnson, co-site expert of The Sixer Sense, suggested before, then the two should see a lot more time together.
James Ennis is arguably our best and most important role player, and we should expect the six-year veteran to play an important role in the Sixers’ success next season.
6. Mike Scott
What can we expect from Mike Scott this year?
Threes, toughness, attitude, the best twitter presence on the team (yes, Joel, I said it), and fighting Eagles fans, I guess.
The Threegional Manager is the ideal backup power forward for the Sixers. Because he’s a 40 percent three-point shooter, good for 20th in the NBA, he allows Brett Brown flexibility with his lineups. He complements both Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid better than any bench player the Sixers have. Last year, when Scott and Joel Embiid shared the floor together, they had a 118.2 offensive rating, best on the team.
Scott averaged the most minutes of his career last year, earned himself a new contract, and has the respect of every Philadelphia fan. His impact extends way beyond the box score, though. When Eric Bledsoe got into a skirmish with Joel Embiid, Scott was the first Sixer there. He’s always ready to throw hands, whether it’s defending a teammate or his Redskins jersey.
The city of Philadelphia has rallied behind Scott in a way that hasn’t been seen in a while. The Mike Scott Hive tailgates games and gets headband-themed tattoos for their beloved sixth man. The UVA product embraces them, as well.
“As far as I’ve been in the league, this is the best fans. No disrespect but I’ve never had fans like this. I love it. They embrace me, I embrace them. I feel like I’m one of them,” Scott said.
This season, Sixers fans can expect more of the same from Mike Scott. He’s going to make timely shots, defend, interact with the fans, and get in a few more fights. That’s why we love him.
5. Josh Richardson
Josh Richardson, former Miami Heat guard, could be a key player to opening up this offense and adding some shooting depth. Sixers fans were disappointed when free agency hit and almost instantly Jimmy Butler’s rights were traded for Josh Richardson, on top of J.J. Redick leaving for NOLA. These abrupt moves concerned many fans, urging the 76ers front office, Elton Brand, and Coach Brown to “run it back”.
If you take a step back and look at the money, age, and potential of each player, it really seems like Josh could be a much better fit for the 76ers than Butler ever was. Yes, on paper Jimmy Butler is a “superstar” but the raw talent and skill set Richardson brings is a much more natural fit for Ben, Embiid and others.
Watching Richardson’s highlights, you can see that he is the much needed off-ball guard this lineup needs. He can play as the primary ball handler if needed, but his corner sharpshooting needs to be a staple of coach Brown’s offensive game plan. He isn’t only limited to shooting from long distance, though. Richardson drives the hoop when possible, and has outstanding court vision to keep his game versatile.
At only 25 years old, Richardson’s potential can only go up from here. In his 186 NBA games he has a 42.5 field goal percentage and 36.8 three-point percentage. Not only does Richardson bring more upside than Jimmy, but his rookie contract extension gave the Sixers enough wiggle room to bring in the likes of Al Horford.
On paper, Richardson looks like a much more natural fit on this offense than Jimmy and has a much higher ceiling than J.J. Redick did at this point in his career. If the Sixers want to be true contenders in the east, Richardson needs to play a key role on this offense. Richardson really could be the final piece in the Sixers offensive puzzle.
4. Al Horford
I’d like to think I was among the many Sixers fans who brushed off initial reports of the Sixers’ interest in Al Horford. He’s the same position as your franchise cornerstone and that money is better off being spent on a wing player.
Fast forward a few days and Jimmy Butler migrated south like a retired Main Line car salesman while the Sixers swiped their rival’s best player. I was initially puzzled, but then after the dust settled and reality took shape, I was drooling at the thought of Horford and Embiid sharing the floor.
The Sixers’ potential with Horford is equally intriguing on offense and defense. He’s an exceptional passer, low-usage scorer, and efficient three-point shooter. On top of his offensive talent, he’s joining a mammoth starting lineup where the smallest player is 6-foot-6. Defensively, he joins an already stout group and brings his I.Q. and physicality to a group ready to clamp down most of the league.
The Sixers found an elite frontcourt partner and insurance for Joel Embiid. The super-sized Sixers are going to be an absolute handful on both sides of the ball, and especially on the glass. Horford could be the final piece to the puzzle. He will bring out the best in himself and his teammates.
Brett Brown has always emphasized passing and defense. Al Horford is tailor-made for this team and city. I’m almost surprised he was ranked fourth by our staff. Horford will part of the brains and brawn behind a team that will bulldoze inferior teams. The Al Horford signing could go down as one of the greatest moves in the history of the team, and his pairing with Joel Embiid could become legendary.
— AJ Iezzi
3. Tobias Harris
Tobias Harris comes third on this list after having an underwhelming tenure with the Sixers last season. Harris had a reduced role when he joined the Sixers compared to his time with the Clippers, where he was the number one option. A lot were questioning if he was worth the $180 million dollar extension. But now Harris will have an expanded role with two key players gone, Butler and Redick.
With the departure of Redick, Harris will no longer be looked at as the fourth or fifth scoring option. There is now a big hole in their shooting arsenal, and making Harris the primary shooter should be Brown’s priority. No one on the current roster shoots the ball better than Harris does, and with an expanded role his percentages should go back to what they were in L.A.
Closing is a big question mark for the Sixers going into the season, and Butler was acquired exactly for that reason last year. Embiid has always struggled late in the game, either turning it over or refusing to pass out of a double team. Simmons can’t shoot outside the paint, therefore, that leaves us with Tobias Harris, who is expected to take that expanded role.
Harris is a versatile scorer, and his ability to perform in the clutch is something we haven’t really seen yet. His last shot ever as a Clipper was a game winner with four seconds remaining, so perhaps Butler’s departure will open up that part of his game.
To conclude, this season is a real test for Harris. He is entering his prime at the age of 27, with an expanded role on a championship team. The pressure is on for Tobias Harris, and this year he’ll try to prove people he’s worth that massive extension he signed in the summer.
2. Ben Simmons
The Fresh Prince signed his rookie contract extension this summer for five years, $170 million and the pressure has never been greater. Ben has the potential to be one of the best players in the NBA with his impressive size and unparalleled court vision, but the glaring weakness in his game is, and always has been, his jump shot.
I know everyone has seen the viral Instagram videos of Ben this summer knocking down three-pointers and looking like LeBron James’ doppelganger. The shooting form is still not pretty, but my philosophy is if the ball goes in the hoop, that is all that matters. Ben can granny shot a three-pointer for all I care, as long as it goes in. Obviously, these pickup games are not live action NBA games with top tier talent, but seeing Ben pull up for a jumper without any hesitation is an amazing sight.
It is more than an expectation that Ben will bring this consistent jump shot to his game this season; it is a requirement. The Sixers have locked down their roster for the foreseeable future, committing very large sums of money to Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Al Horford and Ben Simmons.
Even with the absurd contracts handed out in recent seasons in the NBA, $170 million is too much to pay any player if they cannot shoot the ball. I expect Ben to live up to the hype and become an Eastern Conference All-Star starter while leading the 76ers in assists and steals. He is the X-factor in determining how far the Sixers can go in the playoffs this upcoming season, with the ceiling being an NBA championship.
1. Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid, the 7-foot center who was drafted out of Kansas, is a vital piece in order to fulfill Brett Brown’s aspirations of a championship. His sheer presence on the court strikes fear into the opponent.
When healthy, he dominates the paint and continues to rack up points and rebounds. Embiid is by far the central piece of the puzzle, as suggested by his stats last season, where he averaged 28 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocks per game. His impact on the team is highlighted through the way in which the team performs with and without him on the court.
In last season’s seven-match series against the Raptors, the Sixers lost all their games when Embiid was not at his healthiest. However, when he was fully healthy and ready to play, he averaged 42 minutes a game, racking up to 25 points a game. The success of the 76ers franchise this year will depend on the health of Embiid when he enters the postseason.
Furthermore, as a result to ensure Embiid is the best shape possible, the Sixers franchise is willing to undertake ‘load management’, whereby he misses a number of games this regular season, in an attempt to rest him. Joel Embiid’s importance to the Sixers is almost immeasurable, as he is the key to the franchises next Championship. Hence why we ranked him No. 1 on the roster.
You can read last season’s full version of this post here.