Philly is indeed, and could've probably got some high value from him a year ago. His playoff performance was abysmal and weather he actually has mental issues or he's trying to game them, is a legit question. In basketball over the years these headcases aren't dealt for good value ever, and with mediocre skill he's guaranteed to go for pennies on the dollar if he's dealt. Better players have gone for little when they made it hard on their existing teams (see: Kawhi, Harden). Part of the reason I surmise this has continued to be a must win for Philly in a trade is Daryl Morey probably feels he can't lose another "star" player for nothing 2 years in a row. Any team that pays any significant price to take him should have their GM fired immediately. The guy will continue to be a #3 player, paid like a #1, the ego of a #1, and a headcase to boot. Philly needs to save face and it's a bad place to be when the guy is worth dog####.
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