This offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers will be crucial no matter what happens in Orlando when the season resumes in late July and Sixers Wire is going to continue previewing the potential free agents the team could go after.
The team has its obvious needs such as shooting, a quality backup big man, and a backup point guard. Friday’s edition is going to focus on the backup point guard spot as there is a free agent out there who could help fill that need of quality behind Ben Simmons.
Goran Dragic
Dragic is an interesting situation. He comes off the bench in Miami, but he plays starter’s minutes averaging 28.4 minutes per game and he is in a good spot with the Heat. However, and this depends on what Miami does when and if the playoffs do eventually start, he probably will want to play for a legitimate contender and take less money for a chance to win a title.
Obviously, the Heat are ahead of the Sixers in the standings currently, but Philadelphia has a roster that has been through some wars in the playoffs. Dragic may be better served on a team like the Sixers and give the team a reliable backup point guard behind Simmons. He averages 16.1 points and 5.1 assists in Miami.
Dragic is also tough which is something that will endear him to coach Brett Brown and the Philadelphia faithful. He is a skilled guard and he gets to the foul line 4.1 times per game which is a skill that this Sixers team lacks. Alec Burks fills that role, but who knows if he will return? [lawrence-related id=32918,32912,32904]