5x NBA champion Ron Harper shares two cents about what he would have carried out as normal supervisor of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 2024-25 NBA season wasn’t as anticipated for the Philadelphia 76ers. With Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tylece Maxie’s huge three, the 76ers are at the moment out of the play-in race.
The primary purpose behind the 76ers’ wrestle is Embiid’s extended knee damage because the 2023 NBA MVP performed in simply 19 video games this season.
Along with Embiid’s damage, George missed a number of video games as a consequence of accidents and performed like his shell when he was wholesome.
Each group will wrestle for a lot of the season with out the highest two gamers on the court docket. There are nonetheless 24 video games left, however it could be time for the group to close down and cease the tank.
Not less than that is what 5x NBA champion Ron Harper would have carried out if he was within the 76ers GM Daryl Morey location.
“If I have been the GM of the Sixers, I might like to shut Joel Embiid and shut Paul George as effectively.
To be trustworthy, shutting down Embiid and George in preparation for the following season isn’t unhealthy recommendation in any respect.
The 2026 NBA Draft is stuffed with gifted gamers and incomes a stable younger star will assist the 76ers rejuvenate whereas making ready for a brand new period.
NBA insider Shamscharania lately reported that Embiid persistently used injections to play through the common season. So it is truthful to imagine that the 30-year-old will not concentrate on going again this season and therapeutic his knees.
As for George, he averaged 16.4 factors, 5.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per recreation this season. Even when PG13 holds the podcast, there’s not a lot left to avoid wasting.
On the time of writing, the 76ers have a file of 20-38 and holds the twelfth seed on the assembly. It is exhausting to see them safe something apart from the play-in spot except they do a miraculous run within the subsequent 24 video games.
With that in thoughts, it actually is not price risking an damage to George. As an alternative, as Harper urged, he’ll shut him down and concentrate on making a comeback for the 2025-26 season.
