Philadelphia 76ers 2020 New Year’s Resolutions
Trey Burke
By: Ryan Callahan
Trey Burke has been better than expected in his short stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. When he signed with the Sixers this past summer, he was set to battle for the backup point guard minutes with Raul Neto. Burke had trouble getting off of the bench in the season’s early goings, but as of late, he has seen his role increase to where he’s was featured in the Sixer’s crunch time lineup.
Burke should focus on consistency in 2020. On the season, Burke is averaging 6.7 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 46.2 percent from three in 14.8 minutes per game. He owns a 112.0 offensive rating and a 100.0 defensive rating, both of which are the best of his career.
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He’s only appeared in 16 of the team’s 35 games in 2019, but has impressed in his limited opportunities. If he continues to perform at his current level — or a higher one — he likely will absorb more of Neto’s minutes and see his playing time stabilize. For the Sixers’ sake, he must continue on his current path; one of the team’s biggest weaknesses is shot creation, which is one of Burke’s biggest strengths.