Lowry, a Philadelphia native, a former student of Villanova’s, returns home.
The Sixers are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 17-7 in the Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey era, but no NBA team has managed to control this season’s strangeness so far. Joel Embiid looked like an MVP from the front, Tobias Harris should command the All-Star consideration at the absolute minimum, and Ben Simmons, for better or worse, still looks the same guy as when he was a rookie. While the team’s gameplay could improve, Simmons is getting an average of 8.0 assists per game, but as good as Embiid was, working with Lowry would decrease his offensive workload, give the Sixers someone who could create a chance in both. final minutes of the game, and give the list a leader it needs.
What people forget about the combination of Embiid and Simmons is that they were at their best in 2018-19 when Jimmy Butler was present to carry the load. You could see the semi-final statistics against the Raptors this season for you. Lowry could have a similar impact and it looks like Embiid may be ready to take responsibility, but a real point guard (who is willing to shoot from outside) would help. That will matter when the playoffs come, and Lowry is a proven champion.
Regarding a real deal, the Sixers have several maturities, most notably Danny Green’s $ 15.4 million. They have several young plays, led by Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey and Shake Milton, who are earning less than $ 3 million each this season, and they have most of the choices from the first round going forward, which were discussed in the deal with Harden before going to Brooklyn.
They also have Ben Simmons for almost $ 30 million, and he hit the 2025 cap. Again, just saying.