The Philadelphia 76ers, once led by Allen Iverson, are being compared to the current Atlanta Hawks, who have advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals. The Hawks, under the leadership of Trae Young, have made significant roster changes, including trading Dejounte Murray, to build a team around their undersized guard.

Rashad Phillips noted similarities between the Hawks' current structure and the 2000s Sixers, particularly in their focus on defense and length. Young's impressive performance, averaging 21.0 points per game alongside a league-leading 12.2 assists, raises questions about the Hawks' potential this season.