Regardless of the 76ers chances, play-offs are not a given. Play-offs on the same team as a potential MVP, especially not.
If he's late into his career and ringless dude may be wondering what if he decided to contribute this year rather than take this stance.
I know it's the kid's choice, but man, there are some potential consequences. This may very well be your best shot and you're letting it go by (don't ask).
Worked that hard, got that far and now you want to keep from going the distance. Very weird.
Seize the moment. This is practically playing so hard the whole season to potentially give up at the end.