Sergio Rodriguez May Be Key To Philadelphia 76ers Success

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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (25) and number twenty-fourth overall draft pick Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) pose for a photo at a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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He can use both hands or just one in the delivery (usually the right), while he elegantly takes advantage of the bounce pass when he finds the opportunity. Behind-the-back passes or other things of that nature is not the most common thing to see him do; only when the situation requires it. He’s perhaps even a better passer in transition. He never gives up the chance of a full-court pass if it will create an advantage for his team. If he takes the ball up-court on a fast break, he shows excellent decision making looking for the best option, whether feeding the running wings, the trailer coming behind him or finishing himself. Here’s a video of what I’m talking about:

Place this onto a roster with Ben Simmons and Dario Saric, and you can expect the ball to fly around the court rapidly and with precision. Factor in Luwawu, a player who loves to move without the ball, and you’ve created a nearly Harlem Globetrotters roster.

We thought the Philadelphia 76ers would make a run on the back court, and they have signed Jerryd Bayless to a three year deal. But Bayless is a veteran reserve player who can flip from point to shooting guard. Rodriguez is pure PG. We announced his signing and summarized some of his basic stats in a previous article. We even included a YouTube highlight video from his NBA days:

He’s got some moves worth seeing.

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