A new season of sports
The Philadelphia 76ers have suffered a heavy blow recently, and their star player, 2022-23 MVP Embiid, is expected to miss games for an extended period of time after undergoing surgery due to a torn meniscus. This undoubtedly cast a shadow over his MVP journey, and at the same time put the 76ers in a difficult situation.
Embiid's absence has the 76ers desperately need to find a replacement. The trading deadline is approaching, and they can find the right help in the trading market. However, another possibility is to tap into the potential from the team's existing squad.
Luckily, there is no shortage of talented players on the 76ers. In Embiid's absence, they have a chance to step up and carry the team's banner. Next, let's take a look at which three players are expected to explode in Embiid's absence.
Season stats: 6 per game1 point, 50 rebounds, 12 assists and 54 percent from the field5% and 37 three-point shooting0%
Despite the depth of the Philadelphia 76ers' roster, they lack depth at the center position. Embiid is the team's starting center, and given his superstar status, he also spends a lot of time on the court, averaging 34 minutes per game. However, now that he is out injured, it provides an opportunity for the rest of the team's centre-forwards to showcase their talents.
Among the traditional centers available to the 76ers, Bamba and Paul Reed are the first ones that come to mind. Of the two, Reed is most likely to make his mark in Embiid's absence. Currently, Reed is averaging 16 games per game2 minutes, and his time on the field is expected to increase significantly. With more playing time, he averaged 61 point, 5 rebounds and 1The stat of 2 assists is also expected to improve.
What's more, Reid has always been regarded as a young talent with the potential to become a star. Now, Embiid's injury provides him with a great opportunity to show what he's capable of and prove his worth. For Reed, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Season stats: 17 per game9 points, 60 rebounds, 32 assists and 51 shooting percentage2% and 34 three-point shooting4%
For the past four seasons, Harris has been the 76ers' third-highest scorer, whether he's surrounded by Embiid, Simmons, Maxey, Butler or Harden.
Since leaving the Clippers, he hasn't played the role of first or second scorer on any team. However, the situation seems to be changing at the moment, and Harris is expected to shine this season.
Embiid's injury will elevate Harris' tactical standing on the team, as the 76ers will undoubtedly rely on him more in the upcoming games. Currently, he is averaging 179 points, 6 rebounds and 3With 2 assists, his performance will undoubtedly improve. He could even have his first season averaging 20 points per game in five years.
Harris has the skills and ability to help the 76ers through a difficult period in Embiid's absence. If he can regain his peak form from the 2018-19 season, when he finished at 49He shot 6% from the field and averaged 20 percent from the field9 points, then he will undoubtedly be a key figure for the 76ers now and in the future.
Season stats: 26 per game2 points, 35 rebounds, 64 assists on 45-field shooting1% and 38 three-point shooting3%
Maxey took over as a starter after Harden left and has made significant progress along the way. Not only is he able to create chances for his teammates, but he is also able to score on his own, his shooting and breakthroughs are excellent, and he is the team's second scorer and the team's first assist.
With Embiid out injured, Maxey has become the player most likely to shine on the court. The 23-year-old guard exploded after the Harden trade, and now Embiid's absence has made him the 76ers' undisputed first choice. Maxi is extremely fast, and his organizational skills have improved a lot. In fact, this is one of the reasons why he is the most improved player candidate.
Maxey is averaging 26 per game2 points, 35 rebounds and 6With 4 assists, the performance has been consistent and excellent. However, the most exciting thing to see now is whether he can continue to play well without Embiid attracting firepower. In fact, this isn't the first time Maxey has led a team without Embiid, having amassed 53 games without Embiid in his career.
In those games without Embiid, Maxey is averaging 21 per game1 point, 29 rebounds and 39 assists. Now, he has the opportunity to improve those stats even further. Judging from the comparison of his career stats with Embiid and when he was not on the court, his scoring and shooting percentage improved when he was not on the court.
Tyrese Maxey's career stats on the same and different games as Embiid:
It's clear that Maxey doesn't have much of a chance to prove himself without being Embiid's deputy. But now, he'll be trying to prove himself and could well succeed without having to obey the center forward first in every game. His performance in the coming weeks will be very exciting.
Obviously, in the past as Embiid's deputy, Maxey didn't have many opportunities to show his full strength. But now, he will have a chance to prove himself, and his performances in the coming weeks will undoubtedly be very exciting.