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Philadelphia 76ers: 4 things we learned from The Process

Julian Green|
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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)
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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)

Ultimately, the process was a success

Winning 47 games out of a possible 246 does not sound like a success, but that statement must be framed properly. Take a look at the win totals for some other teams during that 3 year stretch: Magic-83, Suns-110, Kings-90, Lakers-64.

So, on average, each of those teams won about 10 games more per year than the 76ers. Now here is the win totals for each team this year: 76ers-48, Magic-24,Suns-20, Kings-25, Lakers-34.

Sacrificing 10 wins a year to put yourself in position to consistently be a title contender seems like an easy choice, especially when you consider those teams winning 10 more games were and are currently nowhere near title contention.

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Those teams usually picked between 4-7, instead of 1-3 like the Sixers. After five years of controversy and losing “The Process” is finally complete, and its seems like it was well worth the wait.