There’s something important about having someone around who knows the ropes. The Philadelphia 76ers have clearly recognized that by keeping around Hollis Thompson for this season.
While the team clearly needed some players who have general knowledge of the NBA, it was important that the team had some familiar faces from the beginning stages of the Sixers rebuild on their team as they enter the 2016-17 season.
This year is an important one, without a doubt. The team is debuting four rookies, two of which have been anticipated for several years now. They are also debuting Ben Simmons, the top overall pick from this year’s draft.