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5 potential two-way contract targets

By Christopher Kline

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Duncan Robinson #22 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates scoring a basket and drawing a foul late in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the semifinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 3, 2018 in New York City. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 75-64. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Duncan Robinson #22 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates scoring a basket and drawing a foul late in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the semifinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 3, 2018 in New York City. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 75-64. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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5. Chris McCullough

McCullough has spent three years in the NBA, split between the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards. The former 29th overall pick has a real shot at the Sixers’ two-way spot based on pedigree alone. He’s a first-round talent whose athletic and skill profiles present lingering upside.

Health has been an issue for McCullough throughout his NBA career. As somebody who was considered a borderline lottery talent coming out of Syracuse, injury concerns pushed him to the end of the draft — where Brooklyn inevitably pulled the trigger.

His best season was his rookie season, averaging 4.7 points in just over 15 minutes per game. He only played in 24 contests, though, which is his highest mark for an individual season to date. The Sixers won’t invest in him unless they’re confident in his medical prognosis.

With that said, the talent has never been in question for McCullough. He’s a long, mobile center who can hit the occasional NBA three-pointer. His defensive prowess, when healthy, could give him a niche at the next level.

As Jonah Bolden struggles in Summer League and Richaun Holmes‘ future remains uncertain, investing a two-way contract in potential frontcourt depth makes sense. McCullough offers that while giving Brett Brown another first-round talent to insert into the Sixers’ player development system.