Young Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer had what some would call an underwhelming rookie season. The No. 28 pick of the 2021 NBA draft played a grand total of just two games in his first go-around in the league, but if you ask him, his first season in the NBA was helpful for him.
Springer spent most of the season in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats where he played 19 games and he averaged 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds while being a defensive stud out on the perimeter. His efforts helped the Blue Coats make the G League finals as he averaged 21.3 points and 1.7 steals in the G League playoffs.
As he gets set to begin his second season in the league, the 19-year-old Springer sat down with Sixers Wire to discuss his rookie season in Philadelphia, his summer workouts, and his plans for cracking the rotation.
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.