And that somebody was Doc Rivers.
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Following three straight exits in the second round, the Sixers made a drastic change and fired head coach Doc Rivers.
Should Doc take all the blame?
Three years ago, Ben Simmons refused to take a shot.
Last year, Joel Embiid was not fully healthy and they ran into a determined Jimmy Butler.
This year, Embiid was again banged up.
The Sixers fell apart in Game 6 at home and they checked out in the second half of Game 7.
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Is all that Doc Rivers' fault?
No.
But in sports, it's easier to get rid of one coach than it is to get rid of a bunch of players.
So where do the Sixers go from here?
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Plenty of names have been circulating as a possible replacements.
Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer have each won an NBA title and are available.
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Monty Williams is a former Sixers assistant and Coach of the Year. Current assistant Sam Cassell is well-liked by the current players.
The Sixers will also have to figure out the roster - namely what will happen with James Harden.
President Daryl Morey said Scenario A is to bring Harden back.
He can opt out of his contract - and he likely will as he is seeking a multi-year deal.
How much will the Sixers be willing to commit to a guy who will turn 34 this summer, who has been in decline and who was inconsistent in that Celtics series?
It's going to be an interesting off-season for the Sixers.