3. Martin excels against the 76ers’ bitter rival
For some reason, Martin plays his best basketball in the playoffs, especially against the Boston Celtics which eliminated the 76ers in the playoffs in 2018, 2020, and 2023. Against the Celtics, Martin has tallied 13.6 points on 50 percent shooting in regular-season and playoff games over the past two seasons, making it the most he’s scored against any opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Additionally, two of his 25-plus point games came against the Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference finals where he put up 19.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in seven games against the Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals.
If Martin can bring that efficiency next year, the 76ers have the potential to be the most formidable team in the Eastern Conference, especially since they will inevitably need to pass and brave through the insanely talented Celtics.