The Philadelphia 76ers 2019-20 relied on Joel Embiid as their primary scoring threat, interior rebounder, and defensive anchor, while Ben Simmons directed the offense with playmaking and versatile defense. Tobias Harris provided steady secondary scoring, and Josh Richardson added complementary production on both ends. The roster emphasized size, rebounding, and defense, with balanced offensive contributions supporting its two All-Star cornerstones.
Dominant low-post centerpiece who carried Philadelphia’s offense whenever games slowed down. Embiid mixed power finishes with face-up scoring and remained the club’s primary rim protector despite missing time during the shortened season.
NBA All-Star 2020
Ben Simmons
Starter/Star
35.4
High
16.4
7.8
8.0
2.7
92.14
Oversized playmaker who dictated tempo in transition and routinely defended the opponent’s best perimeter threat. His blend of passing, rebounding, and defensive versatility made him one of the league’s most unique engines.
NBA All-Star 2020, All-NBA Third Team 2020, NBA All-Defensive First Team 2020, DPOY Voting (4th) 2020
Tobias Harris
Starter/Star
34.3
High
19.6
6.9
3.2
1.3
81.31
Secondary scorer asked to shoulder a larger offensive burden after roster changes. Harris spent much of the season creating from the wings and mid-range while providing dependable production nearly every night.
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Al Horford
Starter/Star
30.2
Medium
11.9
6.8
4.0
1.7
58.32
Veteran frontcourt connector who often facilitated offense from the elbows and high post. The fit alongside Embiid was uneven at times, but Horford’s passing and defensive communication remained valuable.
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Josh Richardson
Starter/Star
30.8
Medium
13.7
3.2
2.9
1.6
51.70
Two-way guard who handled difficult defensive assignments while also serving as a secondary ball handler. Richardson’s role shifted throughout the season as Philadelphia searched for offensive balance.
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Alec Burks
Key Contributor
20.2
Medium
12.2
3.1
2.1
0.7
41.58
Instant-offense reserve acquired late in the year who immediately added shot creation to the second unit. Burks brought needed perimeter scoring and helped stabilize bench possessions.
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Shake Milton
Key Contributor
20.1
Medium
9.4
2.2
2.6
0.7
34.42
Emerging combo guard who broke into the rotation with efficient shooting and confident pick-and-roll play. His late-season scoring burst hinted at a much larger future role.
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Furkan Korkmaz
Key Contributor
21.7
Medium
9.8
2.3
1.1
0.8
32.11
Movement shooter who developed into one of Philadelphia’s more reliable floor spacers. Defenses had to respect his range, creating additional room for the team’s stars inside.
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Glenn Robinson III
Key Contributor
19.3
Low
7.7
3.1
0.8
0.7
25.83
Athletic wing acquired near the trade deadline who filled a straightforward role as a cutter, transition finisher, and complementary defender.
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Matisse Thybulle
Key Contributor
19.8
Low
4.7
1.6
1.2
2.1
20.16
Defensive specialist whose anticipation routinely generated steals and deflections. Even as a rookie, he looked comfortable disrupting opposing offenses without needing touches.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2020
Trey Burke
Bench
13.2
Low
5.9
1.4
2.1
0.3
19.40
Scoring guard who supplied a spark after joining the roster in the Orlando bubble. His quick pull-up game helped Philadelphia create offense in short bursts.
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Mike Scott
Key Contributor
17.8
Low
6.0
3.6
0.8
0.4
22.68
Stretch forward whose primary value came from spacing the floor and defending bigger lineups. His role was less about volume scoring and more about lineup flexibility.
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James Ennis III
Key Contributor
15.8
Low
5.8
3.1
0.8
0.8
22.05
Hustle wing who filled gaps with rebounding, cutting, and physical defense. Ennis often handled thankless assignments without needing the ball.
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Raul Neto
Bench
12.4
Low
5.1
1.1
1.8
0.5
17.00
Steady reserve point guard who kept the offense organized and rarely forced action. His decision-making made him a dependable depth option.
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Kyle O’Quinn
Bench
10.8
Low
3.5
4.0
1.8
1.0
20.60
Skilled backup center who provided rebounding and underrated passing whenever injuries created opportunities for extra minutes.
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Norvel Pelle
Bench
9.7
Low
2.4
3.0
0.3
1.4
14.20
Rim-protecting reserve whose biggest contribution came on the defensive end. Pelle’s shot-blocking helped cover for the team’s lack of frontcourt depth.
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Marial Shayok
Bench
7.0
Low
2.8
1.8
0.3
0.3
10.40
Developmental wing who spent most of the year outside the regular rotation but flashed scoring instincts in limited appearances.
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Zhaire Smith
Bench
4.6
Low
1.1
0.3
0.3
0.4
4.20
Athletic young wing whose season was largely developmental. Opportunities were limited, though his defensive tools remained intriguing.
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Jonah Bolden
Bench
3.5
Low
1.0
0.3
0.0
0.3
3.20
End-of-bench big man who appeared sparingly and never carved out a consistent role during the season.
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TEAM TOTALS
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241.0
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110.7
45.4
25.8
13.3
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Philadelphia finished 43-30 in the pandemic-shortened season. The roster leaned heavily on the Simmons-Embiid pairing, while spacing concerns and injuries shaped much of the club’s offensive identity.
Offensive centerpiece against Boston, Embiid carried virtually every half-court possession and repeatedly punished single coverage on the block. Despite constant double teams, he still averaged 30 points and remained Philadelphia’s best defensive presence around the rim.
NBA All-Star 2020
Tobias Harris
Starter/Star
37.3
High
15.8
9.5
4.0
0.8
79.46
Versatile forward who was asked to create far more offense than usual after Ben Simmons’ injury. Harris contributed on the glass and as a secondary playmaker, though Boston often forced him into difficult jump-shot attempts.
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Josh Richardson
Starter/Star
36.0
High
16.8
3.8
3.3
1.0
65.47
Two-way guard who took on a larger scoring role during the series. Richardson mixed downhill drives with perimeter shooting, but much of his offense came against a defense focused primarily on stopping Embiid.
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Shake Milton
Key Contributor
31.5
Medium
14.5
3.3
2.8
0.5
48.28
Emerging combo guard who showed little hesitation in his first playoff run. Milton’s shot-making and willingness to attack helped keep Philadelphia competitive when possessions became stagnant.
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Al Horford
Starter/Star
32.3
Medium
7.0
7.3
2.3
1.6
43.08
Veteran big man who shifted into a larger role with Simmons unavailable. Horford’s passing and defensive positioning were valuable, but Boston’s speed often limited his offensive impact.
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Alec Burks
Key Contributor
23.8
Medium
10.5
3.8
1.8
1.1
39.96
Bench scorer who was one of the few Sixers capable of generating his own shot off the dribble. Even with inconsistent efficiency, his creation ability filled an important need in the second unit.
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Matisse Thybulle
Key Contributor
18.8
Low
1.8
1.8
0.5
1.1
10.92
Defensive specialist whose role centered on disrupting ball handlers and chasing shooters. His anticipation remained evident, although an injury ended his series before the sweep was complete.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2020
Raul Neto
Bench
13.0
Low
4.0
1.5
1.5
0.5
15.00
Reserve point guard who provided steady minutes when Philadelphia needed another ball handler. Neto’s value came from keeping the offense organized rather than creating high-volume scoring.
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Kyle O’Quinn
Bench
6.0
Low
0.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
4.00
Emergency frontcourt option who saw limited action. His brief appearances were largely focused on providing size and rebounding depth.
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Mike Scott
Bench
5.0
Low
1.5
2.0
0.3
0.0
7.60
Stretch forward whose playoff role was reduced significantly. Most of his minutes came in short reserve stints designed to add spacing.
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Furkan Korkmaz
Bench
10.0
Low
0.8
1.5
0.5
0.3
6.20
Floor-spacing wing who struggled to find rhythm offensively in the series. Boston’s perimeter defense largely neutralized the shooting impact he had shown during the regular season.
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Norvel Pelle
Bench
7.0
Low
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
4.00
Shot-blocking reserve who appeared briefly and made his presence felt defensively despite limited opportunities.
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TEAM TOTALS
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240.0
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100.5
46.0
17.5
9.5
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Philadelphia was swept 4-0 by Boston in the 2020 First Round. With Ben Simmons sidelined, the offense flowed almost entirely through Embiid, while the supporting cast struggled to consistently generate efficient scoring against a disciplined Celtics defense.
