The Philadelphia 76ers are facing offensive challenges and a disappointing performance from George, despite acquiring him in the offseason. However, the emergence of Yabusele as a key contributor and the impressive start of rookie Cam McCain offer hope for the future.
It’s starting to get late early for the 13-19 Sixers , who are 11th in the Eastern Conference heading into Saturday's road trip finale in Brooklyn.in points per game. There’s way too much iso ball and not enough ball and player movement. Yes, there have been a ton of injuries and players in and out of the lineup. But regardless of who’s in or out, the offense isn’t working.On the positive side, Yabusele has been a revelation on a one-year, minimum-salary deal.
The French import throws his body around, gaining extra possessions, and he allows the Sixers to play five-out when he’s on the floor because of his 39.5 percent three-point shooting. He’s an excellent connective piece on offense and a rugged defender. And he’s been durable, the only Sixer to play all 32 games this season. You just wish he was signed to a longer-term deal because he’s going to have a ton of suitors next offseason.
The numbers have been even worse in clutch time, where he’s basically been a no-show. In the final five minutes of games with a scoring margin of five points or fewer,But if there is any inclination to deal away McCain in a win-now trade this season, it should stop right here. Before McCain did it this season, the last rookie to score 15-plus points per game and shoot at least 38 percent from three on at least five attempts per game was Stephen Curry in the 2009-10 season.
At that point, the Feb. 6 deadline would be less than two weeks away. Morey may have to look to the future, especially with a top-six protected pick in a draft with potential stars up top. The odds of getting some lottery luck may be significantly better than the odds of righting the ship and making a playoff run. The Sixers have the next month to convince him otherwise.
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