7 observations for Philadelphia 76ers NBA Summer League

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers yells to his team during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 2, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers yells to his team during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 2, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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VII: Which player attracts NBA contract offers from other NBA teams?

Invariably, the Philadelphia 76ers fill the team roster before the summer league kicks in. All that remains for the team are G-league contracts. Some teams fill their final spots from the summer league.

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  • Last season, the summer league competition between Richaun Holmes and Christian Woods was very entertaining.  In the end, the Philadelphia 76ers were unable to offer roles for both players. While Woods was the odd man out, he did not suffer. The Charlotte Hornets signed him to a two-year deal as a result of his phenomenal summer league performance.

    It can happen again.

    Now, a new summer league offers a similar reward to Sixers players. For any player who impresses the NBA executives in the stands, a potential contract offer could be forthcoming. Of the 14 players on the summer league roster, several could land NBA contracts when the smoke clears.

    The NBA Summer League is as much about the fans as it is for the good of the NBA. It provides the perfect setting for NBA “scrimmages” where coaches can begin the process of developing players, and auditioning them for NBA roles elsewhere.

    Next: Why the Philadelphia 76ers should keep Jahlil Okafor

    In a league with only two rounds in the draft, it’s an important element to ensure teams get quality looks at the best each player has to offer.  While it’s no guarantee to any one player, it gives them all something to play hard to attain.