Yes, in last couple of years 76er came back into the game again..
As far as i remember 1999 was the start of everything.. Bruce Bowen, Nazr Mohammed, Toni Kukoc, Dikembe Mutombo, Tyrone Hill, Raja Bell and ofcourse Allen Iverson.. I remember all these players and many more of them.. Good memories..
After loosing 2001 NBA Finals against Lakers the team never got too strong again.. They usually eleminated in first rounds in playoffs and when 2012 arrived the 76ers was one of the worst team on East..
They could not able to reach the playoffs 5 consetictuve years.. In 2014 they got Embiid but he was injured and couldn't played 2 seasons.. In 2016 Embiid was back and they had the Number 1 pick Ben Simmons but unfortunately he was unjured and missed whole season..
Beginning of 2017 season both Embiid and Simmons was healthy and that time they came back in action.. They have reache Conference Semi's consetictuve 2 years in the East and in playoffs they have lost to Raptors very unluckly..
And this season they are having lots of injuries but yes, when Embiid and Simmons plays together they usually don't loose specially at home..
When Embiid got injured Simmons took the responsibilities and managed his teama too well.. Remember last week Simmons played like a monster when Embiid away..
Anyways, i am sure they will go to the playoffs again.. But how about your potential trade option?
Dame to Philly and Trail Blazers got Simmons and Al Horford.. First i can say that it this trade happens and Lillard stays healthy , 76ers could reach the Conference Finals yes, but if Lillard has the adaptation period? Phila already have good team and this is somekind of risk.. Lillard scored +60 twice in this season but he was not good in many games as well.. He is not playing too good just like his team Blazers..
Anyways, if this trade never happens, it would mean Sixers wouldn't take any risks and this would be better for them..
Thank you..