Let’s forget about James Harden and free agency problems, 76ers fans. Instead, see who might earn regular season minutes this summer league.
NBA fans rejoice. Because with Summer League officially underway, basketball is back. For fans, it’s their first chance to see their team’s latest addition play in an NBA setting. For players, it’s an opportunity to showcase their skills and shake the nerves. For coaches, it’s about assessing talent and finding what works.
Breakout players and NBA Summer League go hand-in-hand. Summer League games are a breeding ground for talent. This summer, specifically, the Philadelphia 76ers have three players showing signs of potential.
In fact, if these three players maintain this pace, they might just break into the regular season rotation.
76ers Summer League sleepers: 3. Terquavion Smith
The 76ers didn’t have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. They had no choice but to sign someone who didn’t get drafted. However, I don’t think anybody in the organization is upset they landed on Terquavion Smith. The athletic combo guard out of North Carolina State has sleeper written all over him and has been lighting it up this Summer League.
In a loss to the Grizzlies on Monday, Smith had 18 points and 3 assists. He has the holy trinity in his athleticism, shooting and defense. In fact, according to Philadelphia sports reporter Kyle Neubeck, Smith is emerging as an early favorite for, “Summer League player fans want in the rotation.”
How on Earth did nobody draft this guy?