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Philadelphia 76ers: 5 players the team needs to move on from

By Scotty Pierre

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 19: Mike Scott #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 19, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 19: Mike Scott #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 19, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4. Mike Scott (PF)

Coming out of the 2018-19 playoffs, Mike Scott was a fan favorite in Philadelphia. Scott hit crucial shots down the stretch that season and embodied the personality that fits Philadelphia. This was specifically highlighted during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, where Mike Scott fell in the stands and proceeded to drink a fan’s beverage. The energy Scott provided on the court inspired fans to create a “Mike Scott Hive”, a Scott fan group that grew very popular.

During his short time in Philadelphia that season, after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers in the deal that included Tobias Harris, Scott earned himself a role going forward with his consistent shooting beyond the arc and grittiness on defense. That following offseason the 76ers signed Scott to a 2-year $9.8 million deal.

Now here we are in present day and it’s become clear that the “Mike Scott Hive” is long gone. At 32 years old Scott has seemed like he’s lost a step, he did not shoot as consistently as expected and played lackluster defense. With Scott’s lack of consistency throughout the regular season as well as the fit in the rotation due to Horford playing the PF role, Scott found himself on the bench in the playoffs, only playing an average of 5 minutes per game.

At this point in Scott’s career he is less valuable than an undrafted rookie, the 76ers should keep that in mind when allocating roster spots.