Video: Joel Embiid, James Harden, And Tyrese Maxey Were Seen Partying With New Arrival PJ Tucker

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Team chemistry has been a problem in recent years with the Philadelphia 76ers, whether it be with Ben Simmons or, to a lesser extent with Jimmy Butler. The team has always had so much talent in the Joel Embiid era, but they always tend to fall short for one reason or another.

They seemed primed for a deep playoff run this past season after acquiring James Harden, but his play deteriorated as time went on, and they were knocked out by the Miami Heat in the Conference Semifinals. Despite that loss, which meant the Sixers still haven’t made it to the Conference Finals since 2001, all of their big pieces are back, and so is Doc Rivers. They managed to squeeze in one notable free agent as well in PJ Tucker, and he was out partying with his new teammates recently.

It doesn’t look like chemistry is going to be an issue this time around as they partied with Meek Mill, and Sixers fans will be hoping for a championship afterparty around this time next year. The key to finally breaking through will be James Harden’s play, and while he is yet to re-sign with the team, he is expected to rejoin on a shorter-term deal soon.

Harden was criticized by many as he averaged just 18.6 points per game in these past playoffs, and if he doesn’t step up next season, then playoff misery awaits the Sixers yet again. They have all the pieces you need on paper to succeed, an MVP caliber big in Embiid to go along with very good pieces in Maxey, Tobias Harris, and now Tucker, so it is up to Harden to fulfill his end of the deal. He will have a full offseason with the team under his belt this time, and there can be no more excuses going forward.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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