The Philadelphia 76ers are a brand new team and they have to work through a lot of changes in a short amount of time before the 2020-21 season. They have a brand new supporting cast around their star duo and brand new coaching staff.
The team only has a few weeks to get everything sorted out before the season begins on Dec. 23 against the Washington Wizards. Considering the team had a normal offseason in 2019 after they made plenty of changes to the roster and they had chemistry issues, one could be concerned about this current group.
However, there does not appear to be those same issues as the team moves forward.
“You got a good group of guys who like each other,” said Seth Curry, one of those new additions. “That goes a long way on the floor as far as enjoying being around each other in the gym. I think we’re appreciating a little bit more actually being in the gym after that long layoff earlier in the year. Obviously, with COVID and all that, guys aren’t taking practices for granted, I know I’m not.”
Coach Doc Rivers noticed a different spirit in the gym on Sunday as the team prepares to get preseason going on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. That is a good thing to hear for a very talented team that only has so much time to figure it all out.
“It was great practice,” said Rivers. “I thought maybe one of our better ones, great energy. Guys are starting to get it. We’re a long way away from that. Both ends of the floor, just a lot of good energy.”
Chemistry is such an underrated and important aspect for any basketball team. It is important that these guys come together and establish some type of connection as it will make things that much easier when it comes to playing on the floor.
“I’m enjoying coming in and being around the fellas and working on our games,” Curry added. “I think we also got a good group of vets here that are wishing the younger guys and playing their role so it’s an exciting time for all of us.” [lawrence-related id=40159,40156,40153]