With Joel Embiid off the injury report and offseason signing Guerschon Yabusele exceeding expectations, the Philadelphia 76ers are left with just one disappointment in their big-man rotation: Andre Drummond. Daryl Morey brought in the self-proclaimed ‘best rebounder to ever play’ as someone who could hold down the fort while Embiid missed time. Someone who would do the little things, finish defensive possessions, and create extra offensive ones. A veteran who would do more good than bad.
And it seemed a great idea. In Liberty Ballers’ preseason predictions, we were asked “Which incoming Sixer not named Paul George will have the biggest impact.