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ere’s bound to be some confl ict along the way.
At this early stage it seems as if all parties involved
have the tools to make it work. e real questions
will come when things aren’t working on the court.
If the Sixers encounter an unexpected losing streak
how does Butler react? His leadership has been
questioned by many since his time in Chicago. As
is the case when you’re trying to build a legitimate
championship threat there’s going to be some bumps
along the way. How all players involved respond to
adversity will be fascinating to watch unfold.
Where the Sixers could be really special is on
the defensive end. ey lost an All-NBA defender
in Robert Covington in the Butler trade but gained
one of the premier one-on-one defenders in the
league. Embiid is a legitimate Defensive Player
of the Year contender and Simmons isn’t far off.
eir length, athleticism and ability to switch onto
multiple positions should elevate their defensive
acumen considerably.
PHILLY GETS A2012-13 IMMACULATE
COLLECTION #
JIMMY BUTLER JSY AU RC
($150-$400)
Similar to his National Treasures offering, this
rookie is numbered to 99 and features an on-
card auto and jersey piece.
2012-13 PANINI PRIZM #
JIMMY BUTLER RC
($6-$15)
Hailing from the inaugural Panini Prizm
set, this rookie card remains an affordable
option for collectors.