Kendrick Perkins just dropped a bomb, straight up blaming Victor Wembanyama for the Philadelphia 76ers signing seven-foot-six giant Tacko Fall. Talk about a curveball! This signing is the latest twist in what’s shaping up to be a wild offseason for the Sixers, and if Perkins is right, it means Philadelphia is absolutely going all in.
Philly’s Massive Offseason: Lofty Goals and Big Names
The Philadelphia 76ers are not messing around this season, bringing in some serious firepower. They traded for NBA champion Jaylen Brown and then stunned everyone by signing four-time NBA champion LeBron James! That’s a powerhouse starting five right there. The big question for them, as Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes pointed out, is keeping everyone healthy and getting Joel Embiid back to his dominant self. Hughes isn’t super confident, noting Embiid isn’t a “good bet to play more than half the year or be in good form when the playoffs roll around.” He thinks Brown, James, and Tyrese Maxey will keep them “highly relevant,” but a “miraculous turning back of the clock from Embiid” is needed for contender status. That’s a lot riding on one guy.
Tacko Fall’s Seven-Foot-Six Shadow Over Training Camp
Then Tuesday happened. Philadelphia made even more moves, signing three players to Exhibit 10 contracts, and the most notable name on that list? Seven-foot-six giant Tacko Fall. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin confirmed the signings of Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas, all headed to Sixers training camp. Let’s put Fall’s height in perspective: he’s actually taller than young superstar Victor Wembanyama! And that’s exactly why Kendrick Perkins sounded off. “Wemby is to Blame for this move!!! 76ers definitely going all in,” Perkins posted, making it clear he thinks Wembanyama’s presence pushed Philly to get an even taller player. Wembanyama, by the way, is no longer the tallest player in the NBA with Fall’s arrival.
What’s Next for Fall and the Sixers?
So, what does this actually mean? Tacko Fall isn’t a guaranteed roster spot just yet. He’s got to prove he’s worthy of earning a two-way contract. If he makes it through training camp, then the 76ers can start figuring out some wild, unique ways to use his incredible size alongside LeBron, Brown, and the rest of the squad. Perkins’ logic is kinda wild, suggesting if Wemby hadn’t entered the league, Fall might not even have a contract right now. But either way, Fall is going to be grinding his tail off for this opportunity. It’s all up to Philadelphia to see if he’s the right fit. Get ready for training camp, folks, because it just got a whole lot more interesting!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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