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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Sixers draft history: Nerlens Noel selected No. 6 overall in 2013
With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history. This edition focuses on the 2013 NBA draft as the Sixers began The Process era. New GM Sam Hinkie made a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans to send All-Star Jrue Holiday to New Orleans for the No. 6 pick which turned out to be Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel. Noel missed his entire rookie year due to injury, but overall, he had some solid moments in Philadelphia. When he did get on the floor in 2014-15, Noel averaged 9.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1.7 assists, and 1.9 blocks. He made an impact as a rim runner offensively and as a defensive presence. Noel spent 2.5 seasons with the Sixers before being dealt to the Dallas Mavericks at the 2017 deadline as Joel Embiid took steps forward in the 2016-17 season. Overall, Noel spent nine seasons in the league playing for the Sixers, Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets. He carved out a solid role in this league and was a starter for the Knicks when they made the playoffs in 2021. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Sixers guard TJ McConnell headed to Finals as Pacers beat Knicks
Former Sixers guard TJ McConnell headed to Finals as Pacers beat Knicks Former Philadelphia 76ers guard TJ McConnell has had to earn every opportunity he's gotten in the NBA. He went undrafted out of Arizona and received a chance with the Sixers in the 2015-16 season and spent four seasons with Philadelphia as a champion of The Process era. After his successful run with the Sixers, he signed with the Indiana Pacers in the 2019 offseason and has been a reliable piece of the rotation. He has made a difference in plenty of games for the Pacers and on Saturday helped Indiana finish off the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals 125-108 in Game 6. McConnell played 13 minutes off the bench and had three points, four rebounds, and two assists, and made scrappy plays all night. It was a performance that he has become known for in his career and he was a thorn in the side of the Knicks all series long. McConnell and the Pacers will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals starting on Thursday from the Paycom Center. The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, also feature another former Sixers guard in the form of 2020 second-round pick, Isaiah Joe.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sixers draft history: Evan Turner selected with No. 2 pick in 2010
With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history. This next edition turns to the 2010 NBA draft after the Sixers had a tough 2009-10 season under coach Eddie Jordan. Philadelphia had the No. 2 pick in the draft and selected Big10 Player of the Year, Evan Turner out of Ohio State. Advertisement Turner struggled a bit to begin his NBA career averaging 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 42.5% from the floor as a rookie. However, as time went on, he became an important piece to the Sixers as they made the playoffs in 2011 and 2012. He was averaging 17.4 points to begin the 2013-14 season before being sent to the Indiana Pacers at the deadline in the beginning of The Process era. Turner spent 10 years in the NBA playing for the Sixers, Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in his career as he established himself as somebody who could do a little bit of everything on the floor. This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers draft history: Evan Turner selected with No. 2 pick in 2010
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sixers draft history: Evan Turner selected with No. 2 pick in 2010
Sixers draft history: Evan Turner selected with No. 2 pick in 2010 With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history. This next edition turns to the 2010 NBA draft after the Sixers had a tough 2009-10 season under coach Eddie Jordan. Philadelphia had the No. 2 pick in the draft and selected Big10 Player of the Year, Evan Turner out of Ohio State. Turner struggled a bit to begin his NBA career averaging 7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 42.5% from the floor as a rookie. However, as time went on, he became an important piece to the Sixers as they made the playoffs in 2011 and 2012. He was averaging 17.4 points to begin the 2013-14 season before being sent to the Indiana Pacers at the deadline in the beginning of The Process era. Turner spent 10 years in the NBA playing for the Sixers, Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in his career as he established himself as somebody who could do a little bit of everything on the floor.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas on the biggest difference between Dwight Howard and Joel Embiid: "Dwight was an animal"
The dominance Dwight Howard once held in the NBA might never be fully appreciated, especially since he was left off the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. But Gilbert Arenas, in his trademark blunt and unapologetic style, recently tried to shed light on just how terrifying D12 was in his prime. He painted a picture of physical dominance rarely seen today, describing how defenders braced themselves for the beating their bodies would endure whenever they were assigned to guard the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Advertisement One such example involved Malik Allen, who went to great lengths to protect himself against Howard, something which "Agent Zero" is fear that the likes of Joel Embiid can never instill in the hearts of the opposition. Arenas on just how strong prime Dwight was Sure, "The Process" resume sparkles. He's already led the league in scoring twice, something Dwight never did. On paper, Embiid looks like an unstoppable force when he decides to impose his will on a game. But Arenas insists that what the eight-time All-Star brought to the core - especially in terms of raw, physical dominance - is something that makes him far superior to prime Embiid. "Like Dwight goes hard," Arenas said. "You know, like a little rubber-like for yoga blocks, he had to tape a yoga block to his chest. I believe that it was Malik Allen… Malik Allen had to wear that rubber thing, had to tape it. He just had this bulge out because when Dwight… the elbow was messinghim up and it was hurting the dude. When the practice was over, Dwight was (doing) 500 pushups; Dwight was an animal." However, the manner in which Evan Turner reacted to the victim being Mark Allen, speaks volumes about the admission. The latter wasn't an all-time big man but he wasn't a slouch either, being 6'10" and 225lb. Yet when he went up against Howard, he made sure to take precautions to keep his body away from long-term harm. Advertisement Related: 'His dad's been trying to get him out of here for a while' - Andre Iguodala says Klay Thompson's dad had been asking his son to join the Lakers for years Joel Embiid needs to toughen up If the 2023 MVP truly wants to be mentioned among the game's legendary big men - the kind who were not just stars but undisputed alphas - he has more to prove. It's not just about numbers; it's about impact. Howard led a team to the NBA Finals by his fifth season, something Embiid hasn't yet done. More importantly, Howard was durable. Embiid, on the other hand, is constantly shadowed by injury concerns. If he wants to elevate himself into that elite tier, he'll need to stay healthy and dominate consistently with his raw strength, something in the same way Nikola Jokic is doing in today's game. Advertisement That being said, Arenas' comments also highlight how former players often see the game from a deeper, more experiential angle. They can spot how Joel might be a statistical juggernaut, but he doesn't strike the same fear in the opposition's hearts as Howard did, during his prime years. That fear was felt when Howard was playing defense as well. Not only did he have the ability to defend most centers one-on-one without any help, but he was also a terrific help defender as well. Most guards knew he was operating in the paint defensively and that is where most of Dwght's blocks came from. Related: Dwight Howard on how his stint with Kobe Bryant negatively impacted his legacy: "How Kobe reacted and him being who he is, people took that"
