Updated NBA power rankings of suffering: 2017-18 edition

Updated NBA power rankings of suffering

CLEVELAND, OH- JUNE 16: Cleveland Cavaliers fans react during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 16, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Golden State Warriors defeated The Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 to win their first championship since 1975. (Photo by Angelo Merendino/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 25: Philadelphia 76ers center #21 Joel Embiid attends the 2017 Mylan World TeamTennis New York Empire vs Philadelphia Freedoms match at Michael J. Hagan Arena at St. Joseph’s University on July 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images) /

14. Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers have been preaching “Trust the Process” to their fan base, a motto that reflected the plan of ex-GM Sam Hinkie. The 76ers tanked and tanked and tanked until they got enough high draft picks to assemble a top-notch roster.

Well years later, they’ve got Joel Embiid, Dario Saric, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz to show for it — so hopefully they can start to turn things around.

On the court, they’re an exciting bunch and have been able to ignite the fans in Philadelphia. The injury concerns have been the primary issue for the 76ers, as their core players haven’t been able to stay fully healthy through the season.

Fultz, Simmons and Embiid have yet to play many games together, so it’s hard to anoint them as anything. But it’s an exciting time to be a 76ers’ fan and after trusting the process, it’s finally time to start reaping the benefits that come along with it.

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