Several reports contend that the Sixers, not content to sign Al Horford once, are poised to do so again, only this time he’ll arrive as P.J. Tucker.
Tucker plays good defense and sound basketball, but he has never averaged double figures in points or rebounds. He’s a 6-foot-5 power forward, and unless your name is Barkley, that’s a negative. He shot 45% from three-point range in these playoffs, but he made 1.3 threes per game. He was offensively coincidental.
Tucker brought a measure of accountability to the Heat, but that’s Heat culture. Tucker isn’t going to make Embiid tougher. Horford failed at that already. If the Sixers are to succeed, Embiid has to set the tone for toughness, not a fading role player who averages 7 points a night.So you want to subtract a two-time second-team All-Defensive player? Because he can’t hit threes?
What it does mean is, outside shooting is a learned skill. There’s no reason to think Thybulle cannot learn this skill, especially playing on a team with three electric scorers like Embiid, Harden, and Tyrese Maxey. He’ll have enough time to shoot threes granny-style.Besides, what other Sixer can slow down Trae Young and Jaylen Brown?The Sixers have paid Harris $100 million the past three years, and he’s finally found a niche. He was their best player on the floor in the postseason.
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