It has been radio silent on the Joel Embiid entrance since he was dominated out for the remainder of final season with a knee harm. No information is dangerous information and even probably the most optimistic Philadelphia 76ers fan does not count on that he will likely be out there to begin subsequent season.
That’s par for the course with Embiid, with him being injured greater than he is been out there. By now, Sixers followers are probably sick of it and subsequent season ought to be the yr the Sixers lastly do one thing about it.
Since he made his debut with the Sixers, Embiid has been their solar, moon, and stars on each side of the ball. Nonetheless, issues have modified, and the 76ers should not proceed with him as their focus every time he returns subsequent season. If he returns subsequent season.
The Philadelphia 76ers should pivot away from Joel Embiid
The Sixers have an opportunity to take a dual-track strategy to their roster. Embiid and Paul George are the veterans who, when wholesome, can assist lead a workforce to the playoffs however aren’t dependable sufficient to at all times achieve this.
Tyrese Maxey is the younger star, VJ Edgecombe is a excessive lottery choose, and Jared McCain is a strong younger prospect, probably rounding out the Sixers’ younger core. Specializing in Maxey and their younger core, and fewer on Embiid and George, is the precise transfer. Something they get out of these two can be like discovered cash.
It will additionally make life post-Embiid and post-George a lot simpler with them already pivoting away from them. Maxey ought to be their man going ahead, no query.
The Sixers cannot utterly transfer away from Embiid and Paul George
With these gamers’ (let’s consider) sketchy harm monitor file, it could be liberating to maneuver on from them earlier than later. Sadly, if they cannot keep wholesome, then the Sixers cannot merely transfer on from them.
Embiid is underneath contract for the subsequent three seasons, whereas George is underneath contract for the subsequent 4. Barring the Sixers with the ability to file for medical retirement for Embiid or commerce George, they are going to be caught with these gamers for at the least three extra years. Ouch!
All informed, now could be the precise time for the Sixers to maneuver on from Embiid and George with out truly transferring on from Embiid and George. As a substitute, the 76ers have a younger core that they need to give attention to, with Maxey being able to be the face of the franchise.
