The postseason is edging closer and the Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up, adding veteran center Greg Monroe to the much-maligned second unit. Sophomore big man Justin Patton was cut as a result, ending his brief tenure with the franchise.
In a vacuum, the Monroe signing makes sense. He’s a veteran who offers more than the inexperienced Patton. The Sixers weren’t going to keep Patton beyond the 2018-19 season, so shedding his contract for a more experienced asset before the playoffs could prove beneficial.
With that said, expectations should be low for Monroe.