Breaking: 3 76ers takeaways from Summer League triumph over Spurs
In their fourth game of the Las Vegas Summer League, the Philadelphia 76ers took on the San Antonio Spurs. The Sixers emerged victorious, winning 96-80. Despite San Antonio being one of only five teams to remain unbeaten in Vegas, the Sixers were mostly in control of the game.
Two standout players for Philadelphia were Jared McCain and Adem Bona. McCain, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, showed his scoring ability early on in the game, knocking down a three-pointer and a running floater. His confidence as a ball-handler was also on display. Although his shooting went cold after those two shots, McCain’s Summer League performance has been more about the process than the results. He has worked to prove that he can be a typical point guard, and has shown promise in doing so.
Bona, meanwhile, displayed his defensive talents. The rookie’s versatility and intensity were evident throughout the game, as he covered large amounts of space and made it difficult for the Spurs to find clean shots. Bona’s level of difficulty against NBA competition will be a challenge, but he has been fantastic in Summer League thus far. He tallied two blocks and two steals in the game.
In conclusion, the Sixers’ victory over the Spurs was a positive development for the team as Summer League comes to a close. McCain and Bona showed promise, while the question of who will take the last two-way contract remains unanswered.
