Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal
On the other hand, the 76ers are on a hot streak. This team has won three straight games. Why would they consider trading a superstar?
Well, Embiid was absent from two of those contents. At some point, we have to consider the possibility that this team is better with either one of their stars, or the other. After all, Harden and Embiid are not a perfect pair on paper.
Embiid generally operates on the low block or facing up inside the three-point line. He’s one of the best isolation scoring big men in the NBA.
On the other hand, Harden is one of the best isolation playmakers in NBA history. When they’re sharing the floor, this Sixers offense often devolves into a “my turn, your turn” approach.
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This deal brings in two players who complement Harden. Looney is a good pick-and-roll finisher – in other words, he’s the type of big that Harden has generally had success with. Meanwhile, Wiggins is exactly the type of 3-and-D with secondary shot creation that works with Harden.
Finally, the Sixers bring in a bounty of draft capital. If they can’t put a title run together this season, they could use those picks to trade for a star who better compliments Harden. Should the Warriors part with so many picks to bring Embiid in?
