The Sixer Sense
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Ranking every player on the Sixers’ 2021 roster

By Christopher Kline

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player. 93. . PF. Philadelphia 76ers. Mike Scott. 12

Ranking every player on the Sixers roster — 12. Mike Scott

Very few players have drawn the ire of the Sixers fandom like Mike Scott has this season. After earning a two-year contract at the mid-level exception in 2019, Scott has been mostly a dud. Many expected Daryl Morey to incorporate his contract into a trade at the deadline, but no such deal transpired. Scott has instead been an all-too-common presence in the second unit.

While it appears Rivers will finally move away from Scott in the postseason, his insistence on giving Scott minutes all year has cut down on opportunities for younger, more promising players. Scott is a sturdy veteran on paper, but his poor defense and inconsistent shooting have rendered him ineffective on the floor. He does nothing exceedingly well and has felt more like a ghost than a real player this season.

For a player whose one redeemable attribute is spot-up shooting, a 34.2 percent clip from deep does not get the job done. Scott can not create his own looks, and his size — even in small-ball center groups — never amounts to anything tangible. He has spent all season playing actively bad basketball on bad nights, and sleepwalking on good nights.

Scott is an enjoyable person with a strong cult following in Philadelphia. The Hive was fun, and he deserves credit for his energy and leadership in the locker room. Scott is not entirely without benefit. That said, his on-court production this season likely means he will not spend a fourth year in Philadelphia.

— Christopher Kline