Breaking: Landing a third star would be great, but Sixers simply need more offensive threats
Daryl Morey, the Philadelphia 76ers’ president of basketball operations, emphasized that there is no one-size-fits-all formula for building a successful team. He believes that teams that have achieved success have done so by focusing on different positions and facets of the game.
The 76ers, who lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, need to improve their bench and find a better backup center. However, Morey’s main goal is to add a third star player to complement Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. He believes that having multiple players who can dribble, pass, and shoot is crucial for success.
The Knicks’ success in the series was largely due to their ability to transition quickly and capitalize on the 76ers’ defensive lapses when Embiid was on the bench. The 76ers need to find a player who can provide a similar threat to Embiid and Maxey.
Morey is open to exploring various options, including signing a player like LeBron James or Paul George, trading for Jimmy Butler or Donovan Mitchell, or acquiring Brandon Ingram or OG Anunoby. He also mentioned that the team could take on balloon contracts to prepare for a potential star player becoming available in the future.
Ultimately, Morey believes that building a successful team is about getting the best players you can, finding a great coach, and figuring out how to win with that set of players.
