The 76ers have been one of the most active teams so far this summer, but the work in Philadelphia is far from done. With 13 players on the roster, the Pennsylvanians still have two holes to fill before forming the roster with which to start a new charge towards the ring, so they are exploring free agency in search of players who can help them in this mission. And, according to Keith Pompey, journalist of the Philadelphia InquirerDavis Bertans could be his new target.
It’s hard to talk about the Latvian as a player, because nowadays there’s no way to avoid making a distinction between what he was and what he is. A few years ago, he was one of the league’s biggest three-point threats, someone you couldn’t leave unmarked within 9 meters of the basket, or else he’d add three points to the scoreboard thanks to his skill in the game. catch & shoot. In the 19-20 season, he shot 42.4% from the perimeter despite shooting 8.7 times per game, becoming one of only six players in league history capable of shooting that many three-pointers with such effectiveness (the others being Stephen Curry, Duncan Robinson, CJ McCollum, Klay Thompson and Buddy Hield). In recent seasons, however, he has…
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It’s not as if Bertans has suddenly forgotten how to shoot – his percentages are still better than average – but he’s been a long time away from being the threat you couldn’t give an inch to. This has made his shortcomings start to become a little more noticeable, and considering that his shortcomings are in practically every aspect except shooting, it’s not surprising that he’s gradually becoming more and more of a back-of-the-pack man. One of those who rarely comes off the bench and if he does it’s only to play a couple of minutes.
The Latvian finished last season in Charlotte, where, given the way things are there, he had a bit more of a role than usual, averaging 8.8 points on 37.5% shooting from outside. If the 76ers go for him, the theoretical potential is obvious, but it’s not hard to imagine a world where he barely gets to step onto the court. However, during this rough patch he has been at his best at times, so if Nick Nurse can get him back on the court, he will have added an offensive weapon with enormous potential.
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Pompey also notes that the 76ers are also considering the option of adding Marcus Morris, who apparently also has the Philadelphia team on his short list of ideal destinations. The two sides therefore seem destined to come to an understanding, especially given that the number of free agents is slowly decreasing, but for now there seems to be no progress in this regard.
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