Final Philadelphia 76ers player grades: Alex Reese
The 2024-25 season is in the books for the Philadelphia 76ers, which means it is the time to look back on the season that was for each player. The Sixers finished 24-58 as they missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season amid a slew of injuries.
The Sixers used a grand total of 30 players throughout the season and an NBA record 53 starting lineups. This series will focus on the 15 players on standard deals and the three on two-way deals to finish the season--not anybody who finished the season on a 10-day deal.
Up first in this series is two-way forward Alex Reese. He was signed to a deal coming out of the All-Star break in February and played in 14 games for the Sixers while averaging 15.3 minutes per game.
Here is a review of Reese's season and a final grade for the rookie:
Reese's 2024-25 Sixers stats
PPG RPG APG BPG FG% 3FG% Reese's numbers 5.3 3,3 0.3 0.7 47.2% 36.6%
Reese's overview of the season
Reese had some very good moments during his short stint. The defensive end was a bit of an adventure for him as he had some issues staying in front of certain guys, but he deserves credit for being able to recover and come up with some blocked shots. On the offensive end, he knocked down his open 3s and was a more than solid option for drivers to kick out to off penetration. His journey from bartender to the NBA--which he spoke with Sixers Wire about--is impressive and one has to wonder what's in store for him.
Reese's season high
Reese scored 11 points in a March 19 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. He knocked down three triples and also pulled down five rebounds.
Reese's final grade
The rookie was thrown into a solid situation due to all of the injuries the Sixers were dealt. He played well and was able to make an impression in his minutes. One has to figure that he can use this as a jumping point for his future.
Final grade: B-minus
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