The Superstar Needs A Superstar
For the past six years NBA followers have known that Joel Embiid was destined for stardom. That star potential has been met and exceeded. After a slow start to this season Embiid has been on a statistical tear of late. Over his past 15 games Embiid has averaged 33pts/10rebs/4asts. In his most recent contest against the Magic he dropped 50pts in just 27 minutes. Nearly 2pts per minute! He’s making an MVP push in his second consecutive season.
Despite the team sitting at a respectable 26-18 record something is missing. That missing link is Embiid’s co-star. With Simmons having one foot out the door & Harris not living up to his max deal reinforcements are needed. At this point the only untouchables in trade talks are Embiid and Maxey.
If somehow facilitating Simmons and/or Harris in a trade lands the 76ers Embiid’s Robin then the Sixers become a real threat in the East. Maybe even the top dog. There’s no need to speculate who they might acquire via trade. Just as long as the player is what Daryl Morey considers a top 25 player in the NBA. If the 76ers acquire that type of talent then we can talk Championship aspirations.
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