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What's the ceiling for the Sixers?

The 76ers are in good shape now, but what about the future? (PER Diem: Feb. 6, 2012)

Updated: February 6, 2012, 5:24 PM ET

By John Hollinger | ESPN.com

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So … can we take the Sixers seriously yet?

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Developed PER, Pace Factor and other key metrics
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