ESPN’s Zach Lowe ranks Philadelphia 76ers 11th on his list of most exciting teams
Zach Lowe recently published an article rating the most exciting teams in the NBA to watch on League Pass. The article focuses on the 30 teams based on a point system. The Philadelphia 76ers ended up 11th on this list just missing out on the top 10.
The Sixers ending up 11th isn’t too surprising considering the players that they have and the expectations for the team. Although they could’ve finished higher on the list at least making the top 10. James Harden and Joel Embiid are likely going to be the most exciting duo coming up for the 2022-23 season. That’s not even touching on one of the most exciting prospects to watch in the NBA in Tyrese Maxey.
Zach Lowe cited why the Sixers ended up where they did in his article:
“Joel Embiid guarantees a top-12 finish here. Few athletes have ever combined so much grace, power and high-IQ feel. The James Harden-Embiid two-man game was so potent, Embiid so effective scoring off Harden’s pocket passes. (They lose points for how many free throws they generate. It’s a slog.)”
“Tyrese Maxey takes over when Harden rests but he’s almost more fun playing off Philly’s two stars. He waits along the arc, like a sprinter in the starting block, primed to catch a kickout and fly through the diagonal crease Harden has unlocked.”
The Sixers have a lot of talent and it will be up to Doc Rivers to manage it all and get the best out of his players. The addition of De’Anthony Melton and retaining Matisse Thybulle is going to help tremendously as both are good at playing the passing lanes and creating fast break opportunities that lead to exciting plays.
Harden is always going to be a menace to defenders with his solid ball-handling skills and powerful offensive game. This is going to be a big year for the Sixers.
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