One of the biggest positive attributes Al Horford brings to the Philadelphia 76ers is his defensive intelligence and tenacity.
If nothing else, having one of the players who has proven to be an issue for Joel Embiid time and time again will be one less roadblock for Embiid to handle throughout the year and in the postseason. The Sixers are just 2-6 when Embiid and Horford match up, and Embiid shoots 4 percent worse from the field from his career average in games against Horford.
Embiid has noticeably struggled in multiple matchups with Horford.