The Philadelphia 76ers had a great offseason.They will be looking to capitalise on that and be the leading contenders to win the championship
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The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the many teams that were very busy during the NBA offseason. They made some major recruitments to strengthen their roster as their goal for the next season is to win the championship.
The team already have the likes of James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to help them win games. However, the last playoffs were proof that these stars needed some help to get going. A player like PJ Tucker would certainly be the perfect fit as he is one of the toughest players in the league. His ability to clamp up the best players of the opposition will come in handy when the 76ers face the other big teams. In today’s article, we take a look at other Philadelphia 76ers players who are going to be key for them in the upcoming season.
Joel Embiid is one of the best centers in the NBA. He created history last season by becoming the first center since Shaquille O’Neal to win the scoring title. Jojo missed out on the MVP trophy for the second year running. Many believed that he had a better season than Nikola Jokic. However, the Joker ended up winning the prestigious trophy as he helped the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs without their two other stars. However, Joel Embiid will be looking to continue his domination with the Philadelphia 76ers next season. He has a diverse skillset for a center and will be a player to watch out for. If he is able to stay healthy, the 76ers will definitely cause problems to a lot of other teams in the league.
James Harden is one of the best scorers in the NBA. He has a great offensive armory and can wreck havoc on defenses when he gets going. His move to the Philadelphia 76ers was regarded by many to be the one that will help the franchise get to a championship. However, “The Beard” was a shadow of his former self with the 76ers. He completely let the team down in the playoffs. During the offseason, Harden stated that he was locked in on the goal of winning the championship in Philly.
He proved that by starting work for the 2022-23 season early. Not only did he work on his body, but also helped the franchise sign PJ Tucker and other free agents by taking a $14 million pay cut. This decision by Harden could prove to be a big one for the 76ers. Undoubtedly, his gesture has won the hearts of fans in Philly. but they would also hope to see Harden at his best next season. If he is able to play to the best of his capability, the team will be a tough side to beat.
PJ Tucker has been a part of several championship-contending teams. He helped the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship in 2021 and then moved to sign with the Heat last season. Although he failed to win a ring there, Tucker was a big part in their journey to the Conference Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers were well versed with what the veteran brings to the team. This is one of the reasons that they offered him a three years $33 million contract. With him on the roster, their defense will see a massive improvement. It will also take some load of James Harden and Joel Embiid as they will have someone to rely on to get the job done on the other end of the floor.
Tyrese Maxey was one of the best young players in the NBA last season. He averaged 17.5 PPG and shot 48.5% from the field. His ability to shoot the ball was put to full use as James Harden made good use of it by kicking the ball to him. A lot more of that is expected to happen this season. Maxey has been working hard in the offseason to score more efficiently next season. If he can elevate his game and improve on the defensive end as well. The young guard could surprise many into becoming an All-Star level player.
Tobias Harris has been a vital part of the Philadelphia 76ers team for the past few years. He is a great two-way player and has helped them get victories on multiple occasions. However, many analysts believe that he is yet to play to his 5 years $180 million contract. Having all these stars around him will certainly help his confidence. There was a lot of talk about him getting traded in the summer as he was not a priority for the team. Harris will be looking to silence all of that by having a great campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
