Philadelphia 76ers: What does Isaiah Joe bring to the table?

Outlook for the Sixers

Should Isaiah Joe not get dealt in any trades before the start of the season, the Sixers should be happy that he fell to No. 49 in the second round. He adds a dimension to the team that has been sorely lacking for some time. His ability to space the floor is something that should make Sixer fans feel relieved.

The likelihood of Joe contributing significant minutes his first year is slim. Without playing in the Las Vegas summer league, Sixers staff won’t have an ideal grasp on how he will compete against higher-level players. Without that additional preseason evaluation, it will be a challenge for Joe to earn playing time, especially with the new addition of veteran players at the same position through trade and free agency.

Realistically, he would get playing time for the Delaware Blue Coats and use strength training to add pounds of muscle to his thin frame. Should he contribute at some point in the middle of the season or by the end, Joe would bring an element of his game that could benefit their entire offensive set.

Unlike Tobias Harris, the new Sixers rookie is comfortable and willing to shoot immediately after receiving a pass on the perimeter. This provides numerous advantages for Doc Rivers and his new style offense with Joel Embiid maintaining his position as a number one option, post player.

Overall, Isaiah Joe will be welcome to a city that has been desperate for a shooter since the departure of J.J. Redick. In the end, the youngster checks a very big box on the Sixers need list, and all eyes will be on his 3-point game if he earns minutes this season.