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The Philadelphia 76ers have tried going all-in multiple times, between trading for James Harden and signing Paul George to a max contract. Neither worked, but that doesn’t mean the Sixers are out of options.
If the Sixers really want to advance to the next level while Joel Embiid is still on the team, they could try to acquire another player of his level. 97.5 the Fanatic’s Mike Missanelli floated a trade that would pair Embiid with one of the best players in the league: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Missanelli outlined the following deal.
Sixers receive: Antetokounmpo
Bucks receive: Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Sixers’ 2025 first-round pick
That is quite the haul for the two-time MVP, but that’s the kind of package the Bucks would want for someone as good as Antetokounmpo. Plus, that’s only if the Bucks star actually is available. Pairing Embiid with Antetokounmpo would be an extremely talented duo, but there’s no telling if the pairing would work.
At the top of their game, Embiid and Antetokounmpo are two of the most dominant forces in the NBA. However, neither is particularly good at playing off the ball or reliably spacing the floor. Their skillsets revolve around dominating down low, which could mean both would get in the way of the other.
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However, the Sixers’ roster construction didn’t work out this past season. Embiid is 31, and his injuries are starting to pile up. There’s no telling how much time he has left playing at an All-Star level. If there’s still a possibility he can play a high level, and if Antetokounmpo is available, the Sixers might just have to go all in while the opportunity is there.
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