Philadelphia 76ers: Who should be the closer?

Tobias Harris, Josh Richardson | Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)
Tobias Harris, Josh Richardson | Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Josh Richardson

J-Rich is not the pup that Shake Milton is considered. The 76ers shooting guard has a stack of quality minutes as a starter in the league and has the tools to take a potential game-winning shot.

His mid-range jumper is pretty fluid, and his ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the bucket seems steady. He has nice hang time and footwork, where he could use both if adjustment is needed versus a stellar defender.

As a career 81 percent free throw shooter, he is in the same boat as Embiid. Should he get hacked on the last play, fans could feel somewhat at ease with him at the line. Richardson may not be the best option to take a 3-point shot if needed, but he stands much a better chance than Simmons. As a career 36 percent shooter beyond the arc, he has an average chance at closing out the game successfully.

The 76ers gave up Jimmy Butler in exchange for a younger player in Josh Richardson. Their clutchness is not close in comparison, but the Sixers shooting guard scores higher than his backcourt mate.

RATING — 3.5 Mambas