5 reasons why Philadelphia 76ers should re-sign Tony Wroten

Guard Tony Wroten was an early participant and eventual victim to The Process which has mutated into the Philadelphia 76ers mantra. Here are five reasons why I wish the Philadelphia 76ers afforded Tony Wroten another opportunity

Guard Tony Wroten and forward Robert Covington had a special chemistry when the two young men played together for the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a time of innocence.  Well that’s not exactly correct.  Innocence suggests we didn’t know better. A time of euphoria and no disappointment. It was a time when the Philadelphia 76ers were a team with more promise than success.

It was more of a time to be carefree.  Not about the record, but about the performance of the team. It was a time when players sustained a level of passion and head-in-the-game which was not only better than the scores of games warranted, but to the surprise of fans who were fed a diatribe of discouragement from the media.

For the love of the game

Somehow, the Philadelphia 76ers found a way to embrace the fundamentals of basketball. So intently that it warmed the fans to their play as well.  Far after the score decided the game’s outcome, fans stayed in their seats, hoping to catch flashes of brilliance from players who would make the journey with them over the long haul.

Now, he is working to resuscitate his NBA career some 586 days after the Philadephia 76ers dismissed him.   Ironically, Tony Wroten remains immersed in the culture of the Philadelphia 76ers.  That’s what happens when you are a pioneer to a revolution.  Much like Sam Hinkie who left the team shortly afterwards, the creators of a movement are seldom around to witness its fruition.