Joel Embiid and Jared McCain have finally started to form a formidable partnership, with McCain's shooting skills blossoming as he spends more time on the court alongside his dominant center. McCain has been able to capitalize on the attention drawn by Embiid's defense, knocking down four three-pointers in their last game against the Pelicans, all of which came while Embiid was present.
Embiid has been a vocal advocate for McCain getting more aggressive and playing off him, using him as an outlet to create scoring opportunities. The two have started to form a chemistry that could prove valuable for the Sixers, particularly with Paul George's 25-game suspension now in effect.
Nick Nurse, the team's coach, believes that pairing McCain with Embiid is beneficial and has been exploring ways to make it work. "I like it," he said. "I think when it works out, it's good." However, forming a long-term two-man partnership similar to the one Embiid had with JJ Redick, Seth Curry, or Tyrese Maxey will take time.
Maxey, who has been vocal about McCain's struggles and growth, believes that his teammate needs to be more aggressive in his approach. "Dude, if you come off and they're not guarding you, shoot it," he tells McCain. "That's what you do."
With George out for an extended period, the Sixers need players like McCain to step up and contribute on offense. Maxey knows how valuable a resurgence from the 21-year-old would be.
As for trade targets, one name that stands out is Day'Ron Sharpe of the Brooklyn Nets. Sharpe, who makes $6.25 million this season with a team option for the same amount next year, is an elite backup center who could provide a significant boost to the Sixers' rotation behind Embiid.
Saddiq Bey, another Pelican, is also worth considering. Bey has been in a red-hot stretch and can score from a variety of spots on the court. His versatility makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster its roster.
Finally, Justin Champagnie of the Washington Wizards is a player who should be on the Sixers' radar. With his stunningly team-friendly contract and ability to rebound effectively offensively, Champagnie could provide the kind of depth that the Sixers need as they navigate George's suspension.
Embiid has been a vocal advocate for McCain getting more aggressive and playing off him, using him as an outlet to create scoring opportunities. The two have started to form a chemistry that could prove valuable for the Sixers, particularly with Paul George's 25-game suspension now in effect.
Nick Nurse, the team's coach, believes that pairing McCain with Embiid is beneficial and has been exploring ways to make it work. "I like it," he said. "I think when it works out, it's good." However, forming a long-term two-man partnership similar to the one Embiid had with JJ Redick, Seth Curry, or Tyrese Maxey will take time.
Maxey, who has been vocal about McCain's struggles and growth, believes that his teammate needs to be more aggressive in his approach. "Dude, if you come off and they're not guarding you, shoot it," he tells McCain. "That's what you do."
With George out for an extended period, the Sixers need players like McCain to step up and contribute on offense. Maxey knows how valuable a resurgence from the 21-year-old would be.
As for trade targets, one name that stands out is Day'Ron Sharpe of the Brooklyn Nets. Sharpe, who makes $6.25 million this season with a team option for the same amount next year, is an elite backup center who could provide a significant boost to the Sixers' rotation behind Embiid.
Saddiq Bey, another Pelican, is also worth considering. Bey has been in a red-hot stretch and can score from a variety of spots on the court. His versatility makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster its roster.
Finally, Justin Champagnie of the Washington Wizards is a player who should be on the Sixers' radar. With his stunningly team-friendly contract and ability to rebound effectively offensively, Champagnie could provide the kind of depth that the Sixers need as they navigate George's suspension.
imo, maxey's advice to mccain is spot on 
he needs to be more aggressive and take advantage of open shots. also, day'rón sharpe would be a solid pickup for the sixers 
he can provide some much-needed depth behind embiid. saddiq bey is a nice piece too, but we need someone who can play both center and wing 
! It's awesome to see them working together like that. I wonder if McCain is feeling more confident on the court with Embiid by his side? 
They do make a good team, but it'll be interesting to see how long it takes for them to develop that long-term chemistry 
. I also think Maxey is being really realistic when he tells McCain to shoot when wide open – you can't always wait for the perfect shot! 
On the trade front, Day'Ron Sharpe seems like a great target – I'd love to see him in a Sixers jersey soon 
️. Who do you guys think would be a good addition to this team right now? 
Their chemistry is on point and it's making me wonder what could be if they just played together all the time... Like, imagine them taking on teams in the playoffs and just ripping it up 
! And yeah, Maxey needs to give McCain some advice, but I think he's getting there. Day'Ron Sharpe would be a great addition to the team too - that guy's got skills 
. It's like a beautiful game of basketball chess, where they're checking each other out and finding ways to exploit the opposition.
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but seriously, maxey's advice to mccain to be more aggressive is spot on 
. but i'm still not convinced that mccain can be a reliable secondary scorer, especially with paul george out for an extended period. maxey thinks mccain needs to be more aggressive, but isn't that just what mccain's been doing? 
it seems like the sixers are trying to fix their offense by making mccain more comfortable, but will that lead to a new set of issues? 
But Justin Champagnie's team-friendly contract is really attractive too, it could give the Sixers a nice boost when Paul George comes back 
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. And who knows, maybe this is the push McCain needs to become a consistent contributor for the Sixers 
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. "Shoot when you're not guarded"... yeah, no kidding. But hey, if it works for McCain, who am I to question it?
. And let's be real, with Paul George out for 25 games, these two need to keep stepping up their game 
. As for trade targets, Day'Ron Sharpe is my top pick 
. But, if I'm being real, I think Saddiq Bey would be an awesome addition too 
and I'm still thinking about that one chef who added like 10 different ingredients to his signature dish. What even is the point of all those extra ingredients? 
. sharpe and bey could be great additions to the team, but i'm not sure about champagnie... maybe maxey just needs a lil more time to figure him out 
what do u guys think tho? 
. I think it's cool how Embiid is trying to help him out with his defense and create scoring opportunities 
. And Saddiq Bey is another player who could bring some versatility to the team 
we all know george is out for a bit, so whoever steps up needs to bring the heat 
. Now, look at 'em - they're a force to be reckoned with!
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. Let's just hope they can somehow magically assemble a winning team without Embiid or George and prove all the haters wrong