The Sixers have signed first-round pick Jaden Springer to his rookie contract, the team announced today in a press release.
Springer, who will turn 19 in September, played a single season at Tennessee before declaring for the draft as an early entrant. The 6’4″ guard averaged 12.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 2.9 APG on .467/.435/.810 shooting in 25 games (25.5 MPG) as a freshman.
There was a belief leading up to the draft that Philadelphia might trade the No. 28 overall pick, but the team ended up hanging onto it and using it to select Springer.
Assuming he signs for 120% of his rookie scale amount, as nearly every first-round pick does, Springer will earn approximately $2.02MM as a rookie and could make up to $10.39MM over the life of his four-year deal.
I really think Doc Rivers working with him can turn him into something good. 6ft 4in 43%3pt, great defensive tools. I really think sixers could get another solid player in the 20s
Doc hates young players. He might not play much at all.
If it’s between Springer or Kurk/Shake, give me all the Springer minutes.
Lol. Just because he doesn’t play doesn’t mean he can’t improve. Lol
Maxey was part of the rotation and a reserve who got used in the playoffs…I think we can expect about the same for Springer…if he can earn and learn in those minutes
This guy can be a 2way stud. Need to do him right. He can be a solid pro for yrs. Plenty of upside.