The Philadelphia 76ers‘ bench is still a weakness. Not as weak as seasons prior — it’s bad, not let’s give Greg Monroe serious minutes bad — but in comparison to other NBA contenders, the Sixers lack a strong bench.
One reason is how the pieces fit. The Sixers need shooters and playmakers, yet the second unit doesn’t provide much relief over the starters in that department. Furkan Korkmaz and Trey Burke have provided nice sparks, but neither represents a viable postseason option at the moment.
Where the Sixers do have a sense of reliability, however, is James Ennis.