After missing two games to knee and hamstring pain a couple weeks back, Al Horford has seen his production plummet. While there’s no tangible connection to his injuries — the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t listed Horford as hurt or hampered — one can feasibly link the two events.
Whether it’s directly tied to his injuries or not, Horford’s recent slump has led many to question his standing in Philadelphia’s long-term plans. His fit next to Joel Embiid was never seamless, and his sudden deterioration as a shooter and a playmaker has only made the pairing worse.