The Philadelphia 76ers’ start to the 2024-2025 season was akin to a terrible plot in a Tubi movie. In recent days, the franchise has dealt with Joel Embiid’s suspension, an injury to Tyrese Maxey and the team falling to 1-6 on the season.

It’s too early to panic in the City of Brotherly Love. Paul George is currently finding his bush and he looks healthy.

Despite Maxey suffering a hamstring injury, he continues to show up day in and day out. Kelly Oubre Jr. has been consistent this season, averaging double figures thanks to his ability to create dribbles. KJ Martin had a solid outing in their Wednesday night loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and Jared McCain could be the winner of the draft so far.

Right now, the Sixers are struggling with offensive efficiency and generating points in crucial games. However, it’s still too early to hit the panic button and there is one player head coach Nick Nurse should consider putting in the starting lineup: Guerschon Yabusele.

Nurse should be open to putting Yabusele in the starting group because of his big motor. He continues to make his mark in every game due to his ability to knock down loose balls and rebounds.

The 6-foot-1 forward is averaging 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 37.9 percent from three. His numbers may not jump off the page, but his efficiency is crucial.

The former Boston Celtic can influence the game on both ends of the pitch without the ball in his hands.

Yabusele’s strength, size and speed create mismatches in other teams’ frontcourts, as he can leak on the break or slip behind defenders in half the court.

The Sixers forward crashes the glass after every shot attempt. The moment a shot goes up, he sprints to the rim and often comes up with multiple offensive boards, creating second-chance points.

Yabusele has active hands and he plays the passing lanes well.

Ultimately, Yabusele’s performance at the Olympics with France led to his return to the NBA. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old won’t have the ball in his hands as often as he did during the Olympics, but he will still play a big role for this team. He has joined the vision that Nurse has implemented.

Yabusele is a professional and will focus on being the perfect teammate by involving others. His ability to play in any formation will be crucial.

If Nurse decides to adjust his starting lineup and add Yabusele, who would he remove? Caleb Martin or Oubre could be two possible candidates due to their contributions off the bench on their previous teams.

Oubre Jr. is averaging 17 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and a putrid 30 percent from three. Nevertheless, he can create his own shot, finish with both hands on the rim and execute the break.

The Kansas product will find a way to generate offense or help the team with a ferocious dunk to change the momentum. Due to his consistency, it would be best to keep him in the starting lineup.

Martin was a key bench player for the Miami Heat, but played six games with the 76ers. Throughout the early part of the season, he has struggled to find a rhythm and is currently shooting 20 percent from three.

The 6-foot-4 small forward is averaging 10.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting a career-low 33.8 percent from the floor. It’s too early to panic, but moving him to the second unit could ease the pressure to produce.

Some players thrive off the bench because they give the starters a rest, there is more freedom to create attacks and it is a comfortable place for them.

From a point perspective, there’s only a 2.3 point drop, but the Sixers need a shot in the arm. Martin was brought in as a 3-and-D player, but it has been an uphill battle so far.

Again, it’s no time to panic in Philly, but there’s nothing wrong with experimenting with the lineups.