Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal
This is certainly not the team the Sixers had planned on building.
Their notion seemed to be to pair an elite guard with an elite big. Embiid and Harden are a dynamic duo. Could they really move towards something closer to a twin towers model?
We think so. Embiid and Siakam ought to be a devastating pair. They’ll be dominant on defense, and each space the floor enough that they’ll be solid on offense as well.
They’re also close friends. This is about convincing Embiid to weather a Harden trade request and stay in Philly as much as anything.
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If he’s interested in playing with his buddy Siakam, the front office should oblige him.
If Harden does request a trade, should the Blazers target him?