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Which Philadelphia 76ers Player Emerges First?

By Bret Stuter

Jan 27, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks with his team during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons defeated the 76ers 110-97. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks with his team during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons defeated the 76ers 110-97. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball past Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson (12) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball past Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson (12) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Gerald Henderson

Gerald Henderson finally brings his Philadelphia native passion back to the city where it matters most.  He is one of two free agents to make this list, primarily from the fact that he is the starting shooting guard.

Henderson will not be the team’s top scorer often, but he seems to be the type of player who will hover in the top three all season long.  He knows how to pass off assists, how to rebound, how to steal, and how to defend.

He is a solid dependable starter on a very volatile roster.  And that makes him very valuable indeed.  While his defense is rock solid, it’s the efficiency of his scoring that is most intriguing.  He is shooting at a career best 49.0 percent from the floor, and just under his career high at 35.0 percent from three point range.

In short, he brought his best home to Philly.

Henderson is not a spotlight guy. He is not going to confuse anyone with highlight reel film footage. But he is perfect for this Philadelphia team. He fills a solid need, and he delivers dependable performance.

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