The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy offseason as they continue to reshape the roster around stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. The focus has been creating a roster that can shoot the ball, handle the ball, and get out and run in transition.
While there have been bigger names that will help with that goal, there is one name that should factor into this team’s plans at some point. That would be rookie Paul Reed who the team believes can be a backup to Joel Embiid in the near future.
Reed was selected 58th overall in the 2020 NBA draft and the hope is that he can provide some good bench play in the future as a big who can run the floor. However, he also wants to prove to everybody that he can shoot the ball as well.
They think I can’t shoot, imma have to prove em wrong😤🤣 https://t.co/HlRPK9WPxE
— Paul Reed (@Bball_paul) November 28, 2020
In terms of Reed’s rookie season, he will sign a two-way deal which means he will most likely be ticketed for the G League whenever they can figure out their season.
Paul Reed, the 58th pick in the 2020 draft, is signing a two-way contract with the #sixers, per source.
— Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) November 28, 2020
The Sixers are continuing to work out their roster for this season and the future, but it appears that Reed will certainly be a part of whatever the team wants to accomplish. [lawrence-related id=39585,39582,39578]