The Delaware 87ers received solid prospects this year, courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers. They were the young talent who did not make the final 15 roster, despite a spirited effort in the summer league and preseason. From Dionte Christmas, Shawn Long, Cat Barber, and Brandon Paul, they simply did not make the cut.
You see, this was the year that the team sought veteran reinforcements, because veterans win games. The team signed three veterans in free agency, and the NBA applauded.