The arrival of James Harden has significantly elevated the Philadelphia 76ers’ status as true title contenders. Following Monday night’s 121-106 win in Chicago, the Sixers are now 5-0 when Harden takes the court with the club. Still, the roster isn’t without fault. The most highly-publicized area of weakness is backup center, where DeAndre Jordan got the latest nod on Monday. However, another depth issue is at the wing position.
Harden and almost-big-three-official Tyrese Maxey have the point guard position locked down, and obviously share the backcourt with the starting group. Then, aside from Matisse Thybulle, who will be a mainstay due to his elite defensive prowess, the Sixers don’t really know what they have on the perimeter.