It’s no secret to anyone that this is a pivotal offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers. The team was coming off yet another disappointing season during the Joel Embiid era and this was finally their opportunity to swing for the fences. They got off to a great start in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The name of the game is simple: build a title contender in Philadelphia. The team has fancied themselves as such for several years and has come up short time and time again.
This offseason is their chance to finally escape the shortcomings that have plagued this organization for the past seven seasons. The slate is pretty close to being wiped completely clean, as things currently stand. The roster is nearly empty, affording the 76ers the chance to spend big in free agency to build the perfect team around Embiid.
Tyrese Maxey emerged this past season as a true star and a great second option. He will hit restricted free agency this offseason, but that is more or less a formality before he is brought back on a lucrative deal. Before the Sixers enter the free-agent frenzy, they had the opportunity to capitalize on this draft and start the process of putting the right pieces in place for contention.
They did exactly that. The Sixers somehow managed to escape the 2024 NBA Draft with not just one player that should seriously help them in the push for a title, but two. This was one of Daryl Morey’s finest hours. In the context of what the Sixers needed to accomplish relative to their goals, they absolutely won this draft.
![This is the stuff Legends are made of! The Osbournes podcast is a true treasure trove! For instance, Did Ozzy REALLY snort a line of ants as depicted in Motley Crue’s 2019 bio-pic, The Dirt? ** Did Ozzy Osbourne actually snort a line of ants while on tour with Mötley Crüe in the ’80s? As for whether that story is actually true, that depends on which Osbourne you ask. Ozzy says yes, but Sharon isn’t sure. **From The Osbournes:** Jack: “Did you actually snort ants?” Ozzy: “Yeah.” Jack: “Did he actually snort ants Mom?” Sharon: “I was not there, thank God. I used to try and stay away from Motley when they were with Ozzy. I don’t know. All I know is that I think it made their movie. And I wanna know why, now we’re on the subject, of why, when they advertise their movie on Netflix, it’s a picture of a guy imitating Ozzy. Why isn’t the ad campaign a picture of Motley Crue?” Jack: “‘Cause Ozzy Osbourne’s bigger than Motley Crue.” Sharon: “No, the thing is, I just think it’s an invasion.” Ozzy: “No. No. No. Stop. Stop. Stop. Let’s move on.” Sharon: “Nikki Sixx. Ass****.” Ozzy: “No, he’s not.” Sharon: “Yes, he [bleeping] is.” Jack: “So, did Dad snort the line of ants? Ozzy: “I did, I was there, I did it,” Ozzy says. “It’s my nostril … I was drunk, and I did it…600](https://www.9inenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1752880029972-120x86.jpg)
