Sixers 3 goals: Georges Niang needs to continue bombing away from deep

Georges Niang needs to continue jacking up triples on the offensive end of the floor to help the team succeed.

In this continuing series, Sixers Wire looks at the 20 players, per Sportrac, that comprise the Philadelphia 76ers roster — 18 under contract and the two players on two-way deals — and gives each three goals for the 2022-23 season.

The new season begins on Oct. 18, and training camp begins on Sept. 27. Now is the time to begin previewing the new season of adventure that is Sixers basketball. Philadelphia will have to trim a few players because the active roster limit is 15.

This edition focuses on Georges Niang, who was brought in as a free agent before the 2021-22 season. He had a successful first season in Philadelphia. He shot 40.3% from deep and averaged 9.2 points off the bench. His presence certainly helped the bench unit find its rhythm on the offensive end of the floor.

For Niang, his three goals for the 2022-23 season are as follows: