PF Shawn Long
Power forward Shawn Long was a fan favorite to be added to the team roster, and you can bet he earned it.
A rare player who fans literally WILL onto the roster. Congratulations @shawnlong21
— Bret Stuter 🏈🐑+ 🏀🐺 (@milroyigglesfan) March 17, 2017
Now prove us right to that NBAhttps://t.co/vyiSF5bRSc
He converted a 10-day contract into an NBA Deal. While he only made three game appearances in those ten days, he maintained a shooting accuracy over 60 percent. With big men Jahlil Okafor and Joel Embiid shut down for the season, he reinforced the team both at the center and power forward positions.
Signed and sealed
The only way to ensure he would not sign off to another NBA team ? Sign him to the 76ers first.
The 76ers skipped a second 10 Day Contract with Shawn Long and instead signed him to a deal for ROS and partial guarantee for 2017-18.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) March 17, 2017
From that point on, there was no looking back. After a tremendous March 2017, he faded slightly in April. This summer, he will be expected to demonstrate the March version in order to secure his future with the team.