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8 Worst Philadelphia 76ers starters of the Joel Embiid era

Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the anthem before action against the Milwaukee Bucks at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the anthem before action against the Milwaukee Bucks at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 25: Gerald Henderson #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on January 25, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 25: Gerald Henderson #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on January 25, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Gerald Henderson Jr. (2016-17)

Henderson was a lottery pick out of Duke in the 2009 draft. At a time when one-and-done college basketball players became popular, Henderson played three seasons at Duke before declaring for the NBA Draft. Following his junior year where he averaged 16.5 points per game and made First-team All-ACC, he was able to stay in state to start his NBA career with the Charlotte Bobcats.

I am sure it is clear by this point, but players landing on this list is not an indication or representation of their NBA careers as a whole. This is solely based on their talent and production when starting for the Philadelphia 76ers during Embiid’s NBA tenure. And with that in mind, Henderson joined the Sixers in 2016-17, which turned out to be his final NBA season.

Henderson was waived by the Sixers the same year that he was a starter.

With Embiid first seeing the court in 2016-2017, the Sixers were hoping to start the turnaround of “The Process” and march toward NBA success. This being the first year of that turnaround, the Sixers were still starting some questionable players and trying to find the right mix of players to surround Embiid with. Henderson was a quality starter with Charlotte averaging over 15 points per game in two seasons. His age caught up to him when he came to Philly and that is why he is a part of this unfortunate list.