The 7-Foot Value Proposition: Why the Sixers Bet on Ariel Hukporti
By Evelyn Hartwell · 6 min read
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It is 11:00 AM on a Tuesday at the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility in Camden, and the floorboards are groaning.
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Shams Charania broke the news that the 76ers are signing Hukporti to a one-year standard NBA deal.
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By converting Hukporti from a two-way contract to a standard deal, the Sixers aren't just rewarding a rookie.
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Ariel Hukporti was the very last pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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He bypassed the American collegiate system, opting instead for the NBL’s 'Next Stars' program in Australia.
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If you want to see the tape of his defensive highlights in Melbourne—which I highly recommend for anyone trying to understand why scouts stayed high on him despite his draft position—you can find m…