Jonah Bolden, the Sixers’ second-round pick (36th overall), from the 2017 NBA Draft is likely to join the team next season, president Bryan Colangelo told reporters, including Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Sixers did not have the roster flexibility to carry Bolden this season, so he signed a three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League. Bolden’s deal contains an NBA-out clause that would enable him to join Philadelphia next season.
In 29 games this season, the 6’10” big man averaged 6.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 1.6 APG while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc.
“He can rebound the ball very well instinctively,” Colangelo said of the Australian forward. “Can handle it in transition, make good decisions. You don’t want to put him in that situation every day, but he’s a grab-and-go guy that can move the basketball.”
Colangelo also praised Bolden’s athleticism and believes the 2017 second-rounder has the tools to be a modern-day NBA big man.
Replaces Amir Johnson’s spot on the roster.
yes I’m glad, he played very well in summer league last year, can’t wait to see him in the regular season
Ya I thought he could have won a roster spot if they had one open
So according to BC, he makes good decisions, just don’t make him make those decisions on a daily basis. Sure thing, cuz.