5 Sixers to watch in Summer League
Liberty Ballers • • sports
Key Points:
- The Summer Sixers begin their Summer League play in Las Vegas against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., broadcast on Amazon Prime and NBC Sports Philadelphia.
- Labaron Philon, a guard, is a key player to watch as the team hopes he can demonstrate strong performance and potential beyond the lottery picks.
- Johni Broome, a power forward/center, faces a critical test in Summer League to prove his NBA viability after limited rookie season play and injury setbacks.
- Duke Miles, an undrafted guard signed to an Exhibit 10 contract, brings scoring and playmaking ability but faces challenges due to his age at 24.
- Drew Cisse and Nick Townsend, both in their mid-20s and early 20s respectively, offer rebounding prowess and sharpshooting skills, with Townsend noted for his impressive three-point shooting at Yale.
