Let me get this out of the way first: the Philadelphia 76ers should absolutely tank the rest of the season. Joel Embiid’s body has failed him again, Tyrese Maxey’s finger is not conducive to dribbling or shooting a basketball, and Paul George was injecting painkillers into his lower body just to get up and down the court. In regard to Maxey and George, it’s absolute insanity that the team continues to consider allowing them back on the floor again at less than 100 percent health.
Still, I’m finding no joy in Tanking 2.0. For the folks waking up and giving the Tankathon odds a spin every morning and excitedly fist-bumping when the Toronto Raptors or Brooklyn Nets secure another win, I’m glad you’re able to find some small measure of happiness in this miserable season.