Title: Embiid the Great heads-up!Philadelphia silently got rid of Harden, what should the team do?Fans talk privately!
Hello everyone, I am the blogger of this account, and today I will bring you a program to consult the world of basketball. Let's start with a hypothetical scenario: you are the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, and the team has been in great form lately, winning many times, but the question is, is there a hidden crisis behind all this?
Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Pistons 129-111 away, and Embiid performed eye-catchingly, shooting 14 of 24, scoring 41 points, 11 boards, 5 assists and 2 steals. The team has won four consecutive games across the board, looks on a hot streak and is in good standings. However, the question arises, are the Philadelphia 76ers relying too much on Embiid?He has averaged 40 points per game in his last four games8, rebounds 123, 5 assists2. The shooting percentage is as high as 608%。Once there is no appearance of the Emperor, the team's performance is a bit worrying.
The Emperor is in such a brave state, but it has caused a series of problems for the team. Behind the team is an "Embiid economy" where almost all resources are concentrated on him alone. The team's win rate in the absence of the Great is staggeringly low, a bit like a team that is rotting. This also makes us wonder why the team decided to force Harden away at such a critical time
Philadelphia may want to make a bigger move in the future, because in '24, the team only has Embiid, Harris and Maxey still under contract. But the problem is that George and Leonard, who are targeted by the team, are out of reach. And forcing Harden away, the team lost a core that could lead the team in Embiid's absence while keeping Embiid. Is this operation not seem to affect the performance, but in the long run, is it a "cancer"?
In contrast, the Clippers Stud got Harden, which seemed to pay some price, but in exchange for a playmaker and offensive general. Harden's playmaking and offensive prowess make the Clippers more competitive in the playoffs. And after Philadelphia forced Harden away, is there one less scorer who can share the pressure?
Although the Philadelphia 76ers forced Harden away, it also put the team in the dilemma of relying more on Embiid. The team may face the issue of a contract extension and may have to top Maxey's salary and re-sign Harris. And next year's free agency market may no longer have any big names to choose from. That's why Embiid hasn't been in good form lately, and he's unhappy when the team isn't doing well. He realised that the team may need to face more challenges in the future.
Taken together, the Philadelphia 76ers need to think hard about how to stay competitive without relying too heavily on Embiid. The decision to force Harden away may not seem to affect the record in the short term, but in the long run, it is still a question worth pondering whether the team can effectively solve the problem. Hopefully, in future games, the Philadelphia 76ers can find a better tactical layout, maintain the state of the whole team, and no longer rely too much on a single player. Fans are also looking forward to a better performance and a better game for everyone.