With the appearance of major new signings, Harden, the star who won the championship and the 76ers, suffered an injury, which also proved that Hadong did not play when he played for the Nets, not entirely because of trading operations, but really injured. Therefore, Harden will not play in the All-Star Game, at this time, ensuring good health is crucial, after all, Embiid is waiting to join him to impact the championship. But is Harden and Embiid alone enough to win the championship? In fact, it is not so easy, even if the 76ers leave two big players, Sebel and Maxi, the current lineup is still obviously missing.
Embiid does not have a qualified substitute center, which is the biggest shortcoming, and the 76ers sent five chips in exchange for Harden and Millsap, in fact, only Harden can shoulder the heavy responsibility. Fortunately, the 76ers still have a player slot in their hands, and as long as they look at the right players, they can plug and play. Some media support the 76ers, and in the free agent market, there are three relatively good interior fighters who deserve the attention of the 76ers, one of which is more of a championship puzzle. The 76ers are now the team with the most capital to attract free agents, after all, the 76ers are the closest to the championship on paper.
The first insider to suggest is Robin Lopez, who is a veteran and has reached the age of 33. His function is mainly defensive, but also belongs to the pie type of interior line, the key is that the personality is very cute, will not create any trouble in the dressing room. Although he was only the third inside of the Orlando Magic, he was able to contribute to the performance of averaging 8 points and 4 rebounds per game. This kind of player is placed in the championship-winning team, has a hundred benefits and no harm, as long as they play, they can do their homework. At the same time, his height reached 213cm, ensuring that Embiid could maintain a tall man on the field to suppress the inside line when he rested.
News has been that the Magic are close to buying out the interior player, which is the best chance for the 76ers to sign him. However, to face the Warriors' competition, because the Warriors also lack high-caliber interior substitutes, relying on Looney alone, it is difficult to support the fierce playoff confrontation. The second interior player suggested that Zeller, who was once the Hornets' absolute main center, but after trading to the Blazers, he was actually cut, which may have something to do with his injury. However, from the perspective of actual combat, Zeller has a high ball quotient, especially can play blocking and demolition tactics, which is Harden's favorite tactical routine.
Don't look at Zeller averaging only 5 points and 5 rebounds per game, his value lies in the combination of no ball, good use, can create a lot of rest time for Embiid, and make Harden more comfortable when he leads the team. Of course, the 76ers will not ignore his shortcomings, that is, basically no playoff experience, if you introduce him, I am afraid to use him at the critical time. So, personally, I don't think he's the best choice for the 76ers, and if you want to choose between Robin Lopez and Zeller, it's obviously Robin Lopez who is more appropriate. However, after reading the suggestions of the third insider, I believe that many fans will recommend that the 76ers pursue them with all their might.
He is Tristan Thompson, the powerful interior lineman who once helped James win the championship. When it comes to blocking down the tactics, Thompson is definitely a good player, and the vitality he brings is unmatched by other interior lines. More importantly, he is more balanced in defense, strategy and scoring, and his play has been relatively stable, not to mention his playoff experience. Not to mention that the 76ers want to get him, James seems to have always wanted him to join the Lakers. The premise is that he wants to confirm the buyout, and only some sources show that he is negotiating a buyout with the Pacers, but the progress is still unclear. But it's safe to say Thompson won't play for the Pacers again, similar to Ben Simmons' previous situation. So, as long as he appears in the free agent market, the 76ers are best not to miss out, if he can join, he is the 76ers' final championship puzzle.