THERE HAVEN'T BEEN many luxuries afforded to Brett Brown, now in his fourth season as 76ers head coach. Rosters have turned more quickly than the leaves do at this time of the year. There have been changes to positions above him, and the injuries accumulate almost as quickly as losing streaks.
The hope for this season was to gather a load of young talent, teach them the ways of the NBA and progress them into becoming parts in what will eventually become a highly success rebuild.
Joel Embiid, returning after missing two seasons with a foot injury, is on that path.