LAS VEGAS – One paper, the deal that brought Wilson Chandler to the 76ers was regarded as a salary dump for the Denver Nuggets. They made the move to maintain financial flexibility and reduce what would have been a $50 million luxury tax bill.
The Sixers, however, view Chandler as someone who can help them make another postseason run.
“When you look at the DNA of the modern-day player, he is that,” Sixers coach and interim general manger Brett Brown said. “You can guard multiple positions. You can make a three-point shot and has the versatility in his game that is incredibly impressive.