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The Philadelphia 76ers look to be genuine title contenders for the 2020-21 NBA season, and are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference with a 17-7 record. Joel Embiid has been the standout player for the 76ers and is producing MVP-worthy numbers. He has been well supported by the likes of Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and Shake Milton, as the Philadelphia 76ers have worked around a shaky period in which they missed multiple key players.
In this article, we look at the individual performances of the entire Philadelphia 76ers roster in the 24 NBA games that they have played thus far. The 76ers are coming off an impressive victory against a top-heavy Brooklyn Nets side and take on Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, next.
Grading the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster's performances so far | NBA 2020-21
Joel Embiid : A+
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 31.8 , PPG: 29.3 , APG: 3, RPG: 7.4, FG% - 55.3
Joel Embiid is in dominant form and is consistently taking over games for the Philadelphia 76ers. He has emerged as a serious MVP candidate in the 2020-21 NBA season so far and will be instrumental to any title charge that the Philadelphia 76ers end up mounting. His numbers speak for themselves, something which has happened despite Embiid missing multiple games due to safety and health related protocols.
Ben Simmons : B +
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 32.9 , PPG: 13.5 , APG: 8, RPG: 8.3, FG% - 54.5
While Ben Simmons' obvious weakness in the form of shooting from deep has been talked about multiple times, he has also been crucial to the Philadelphia 76ers rich vein of form in the 2020-21 NBA season thus far. While the numbers are bound to improve as the season progresses, Ben Simmons is the second best player that the 76ers have, and crucial to their title ambitions.
Tobias Harris : A
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 33.6 , PPG: 20.2 , APG: 3, RPG: 7.4, FG% - 51.4
Tobias Harris’ experience looks to have come good for the otherwise young but highly talented roster that the Philadelphia 76ers boast of. Tobias Harris is currently producing some of his career-best numbers, and has proved to be an invaluable acquisition for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Seth Curry : B
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 27.4 , PPG: 12.1 , APG: 2.7, RPG: 1.8, FG% - 50
Seth Curry’s shooting from range has come in very handy for the Philadelphia 76ers, and he has added a much-needed element to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup.
However, his fitness has come under the scanner and he has missed multiple games due to Head coach Doc Rivers deeming him not “fit enough”. However, Seth Curry is expected to prove crucial over the course of the 76ers’ title charge, as well.
Danny Green :
B +
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 27.9 , PPG: 9 , APG: 2, RPG: 3.6, FG% - 39.5
While Danny Green’s best years are undoubtedly behind him, the Philadelphia 76ers were in need of shooters, and Danny Green is a lethal shooter from the deep. Moreover, his defensive contributions have also been important for the Philadelphia 76ers, with the roster now looking to have a good combination of youth and experience.
Shake Milton : A
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 24.5 , PPG: 14.1 , APG: 3, RPG: 1.9, FG% - 45.2
Shake Milton has been crucial with his off the bench performances for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, and has had to step in in the absence of some key players already. He is producing impressive numbers and looks to be the 76ers’ sixth man for the 2020-21 NBA season.
Furkan Korkmaz : B
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 19.8 , PPG: 8.4 , APG: .8, RPG: 2.4, FG% - 39
Another player who has had to contend with a bench role is Furkan Korkmaz. He is coming off the best season of his career but has not been shooting at the same level in the 2020-21 NBA season.
Mike Scott : C +
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 19.1 , PPG: 4.9 , APG: .1, RPG: 2.8, FG% - 31.8
Mike Scott came back from the dead to be a regular feature for the Philadelphia 76ers’ after a decent showing in the 2020-21 NBA preseason. He has produced some decent defensive performances but has not been at his best when it comes to shooting.
Tyrese Maxey : B+
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 17.7 , PPG: 9 , APG: 1.9, RPG: 2.1, FG% - 46.7
The Philadelphia 76ers’ rookie has impressed in the limited number of games that he has featured in the 2020-21 NBA season so far, and will be looking to improve upon his numbers as the season progresses. Tyrese Maxey has been unlucky, and missed a number of games due to safety and health related protocols.
Dwight Howard : B +
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 17, PPG: 5.8 , APG: .6, RPG: 7.7, FG% - 57.1
Dwight Howard is in the twilight years of his career and was brought in to ease the pressure on Joel Embiid, something that he has done so far. His experience and defensive skills have been useful, especially in the absence of some key players.
Matisse Thybulle : C+
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 17, PPG: 3.1 , APG: .7, RPG: 1.3, FG% - 34.7
While Matisse Thybulle has been unlucky and has received less game time so far, his shooting has come under scrutiny and he has so far not shown the form that he showed over the course of his rookie season.
Dakota Mathias: C
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 15.4, PPG: 6 , APG: 1.6, RPG: .9, FG% - 39.6
Dakota Mathias has been unavailable for a major part of the 2020-21 NBA season thus far and will be looking for improved game time as the season progresses.
Isiah Joe : C+
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 15.1, PPG: 5.7 , APG: 1, RPG: 1.4, FG% - 39.7
The rookie is still finding his place in a talented Philadelphia 76ers roster but has impressed in spurts. Isiah Joe looks to be getting used to the NBA’s physicality and is producing decent numbers, considering everything.
Tony Bradley : C
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 12.8, PPG: 4., APG: 1, RPG: 1.4, FG% - 39.7
Tony Bradley was always going to be the third Center behind Joel Embiid and Dwight Howard for the Philadelphia 76ers, and has featured for a handful of games for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Paul Reed : C
2020-21 NBA Season Record - MPG: 11, PPG: 3.6, APG: .6, RPG: 2, FG% - 40.9
Paul Reed has also struggled for game time, but has shown flashes of brilliance and is a player that the Philadelphia 76ers consider a long-term project.
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Considering the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster, the players above have played insufficient minutes to warrant a realistic grade.
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