Recently, the NBA has entered the most critical moment of the season, and all teams have to think about the impact of playoff qualification. Teams already in the playoffs still need to work hard to improve their rankings and avoid play-offs.
The Philadelphia 76ers staged a good show ahead of the season's mid-season trade deadline, trading Ben Simmons, who hadn't played in a whole season, for Harden from the Brooklyn Nets. Harden is a very aggressive star and a player who is good at creating fouls against opponents. After partnering embiid, the 76ers feel like they have two Hardens all at once.
However, Harden also needs to pass from the inside. Embiid likes to attack with the ball frame as Harden, so he is not very careful in blocking and dismantling. The 76ers previously signed center Cauley Stein, who was abandoned by the Dallas Mavericks, on a short 10-day contract.
However, Cowley-Stein did not give up after being used for a long time, and there was no renewal after the short 10-day contract ended. The 76ers' target was the more famous Jordan Jr., who happened to be cut by the Los Angeles Lakers and joined the 76ers.
During his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, Jordan Jr. was mentored by Coach Rivers. In the Next time with the Nets, Jordan Jr. also partnered with Harden. Jordan Jr. is a center who doesn't need the ball and likes to pick up the ball and score in the penalty area after blocking.
Harden needs such a player to play with him for more than 10 minutes in every game. Now, the 76ers have announced that they will sign Jordan Jr., and finally found a third substitute on the inside, which is also a reinforcement that makes Harden happy. Maybe this season's 76ers can become a dark horse and turn the tide in the playoffs.