NBA Market: The Surprising New Teammate of LeBron James in the Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to shape their roster for the upcoming season and have announced three new additions for training camp: Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas. LeBron James, with new teammates. 

The Sixers add Tacko Fall and two young talents

The three players have signed Exhibit 10 contracts and will be part of the Philadelphia training camp, which will take place at the end of this month in Camden, New Jersey. These agreements allow players to compete for a spot on the roster and, in certain cases, facilitate their subsequent affiliation with the G League team.

The most notable addition is Tacko Fall, one of the tallest players to have played in the NBA. The Senegalese center measures 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 meters) and has experience in the league after playing for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fall played his last NBA season in 2021-22, when he was part of the Cavaliers. Previously, he had played for the Celtics between 2019 and 2021, during which he was a teammate of Jaylen Brown, now one of Philadelphia's star players.

After leaving the NBA, Fall continued his career in various international competitions. His last team was the Ningbo Rockets in the Chinese league, and now he will have the opportunity to return to the United States to try to earn a new NBA contract.

Jameer Nelson Jr. also joins the training camp

The Sixers have also bet on Jameer Nelson Jr., who has just had a good season in the G League with the Stockton Kings.

The point guard played 25 games last season, averaging 18.9 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals, as well as a 47.5% shooting percentage.

His arrival also has a family component. His father, Jameer Nelson Sr., is currently part of the Philadelphia structure as executive vice president of basketball operations.

Now it will be Nelson Jr. who will try to carve out a niche in the organization from training camp and prove that he can compete for an opportunity in the NBA.

Saint Thomas returns to the organization

The third signing is Saint Thomas, a player who already knows the Philadelphia structure well after spending last season with the Delaware Blue Coats, the Sixers' affiliate team in the G League.

Thomas had a solid season, averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, along with a 46.6% shooting percentage.

His knowledge of the system and the organization may work in his favor during training camp, where he will have the chance to compete directly for a spot.

With these three additions, Philadelphia expands the options available for its preseason camp and adds very different profiles: Fall's interior presence, Nelson Jr.'s scoring ability, and Thomas's versatility.

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