We were warned there would be some early growing pains for the Philadelphia 76ers by coach Brett Brown.
Besides the biggest move, putting Markelle Fultz in the starting lineup, there are additiional factors why it might take a while for the Sixers to get in sync.
With former assistant Lloyd Pierce now working for former Square Pegs star Jami Gertz as head coach in Atlanta, the responsibilities for defensive philosophy have transferred to assistant Billy Lange, who has put in a lot of new techniques.
Of course it would not be a true Sixers season without injuries.