Butler is an ass but he was carrying the 76ers offense down the stretch.
The issue with Philly will always be that Embiid and Simmons have offensive styles that are completely counter productive to each other. Embiid likes to play around the paint and use his post game to get his points, so he needs guys on the outside who can shoot to keep defenders honest. He had that to an extent with Reddick. Simmons has never made a shot outside the paint though and likes to drive as much as possible, but Embiid's play style clogs the lane. They still got results, don't get it twisted, but I don't see Simmons running the point, like many have suggested, being something that carries them to the promised land. I think they will end up a lot like the D Rose era Bulls, a good team that just can't get over the hump because of their point guards play style and lack of shooting skill.
Horford is a good get and Harris has always been a good range shooter who really developed into a more well rounded player in recent years, though not sure he is worth that money.
On the Kemba front, the Pacers were interested in him, but he wanted a max and honestly he isn't worth a max. He is very very very good, but he isn't max good. Boston will likely be more cohesive because Kyrie is fucking mental though. MJ is fucking up the Hornets though, big time.
Speaking of the Pacers, we coming up with Malcom Brogdon. Former ROTY Malcolm Brogdon I might add. He and Jeremy Lamb are taking this team all the way back to a 4th or 5th seed baby!
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