As of right now there is still no time table when Markellle Fultz will return. But apparently he is making good progress, Fultz has now rejoined with the Philadelphia 76ers full time. Fultz plans on continuing his physical therapy and hopes to return before the end of this season. The probability of him being able to return so soon is highly unlikely. So while there is no guarantee of Fultz being able to contribute this season. Depth remains the 76ers biggest problem this season. If Fultz can come back this season he would be a remarkable upgrade from T.J McConnell.
Prior to his thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis, Fultz averaged 8.2 points and 3.1 assists per game. He’s shooting 41.9 percent from the field, including a 28.6 percent three-point clip on minimal volume. In the games leading up to his hiatus, Fultz began avoiding the arc entirely. Also those were the stats even with the unorthodox jumper. So picture of we can actually get him healthy.
Fultz should find relief in physical therapy, but there are valid reasons for skepticism regarding the diagnosis. There are even greater reasons for skepticism regarding Fultz’s ability to return at 100 percent. If Fultz is healthy and confident, Fultz will drastically change the Sixers’ trajectory now and long-term. He’s still a cost-controlled asset through 2021 if the Sixers are willing to shell out over $10 million to keep him.
Fultz has a lot of potential to make an impact into the second unit if he comes back completely healthy. I feel as if he’s been out so long and dealing with this shoulder people forgot what a remarkable player he is and how bright his future is in the league. I also feel as if we all forgot how he’s the youngest player in NBA history to drop a triple-double. Hopefully they are right about his progression and we can see him on the court at least by the end of the season. But if he is still having issues I would still recommend a sports psychologist.
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