Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s new Philadelphia home got an introduction to Mother Nature nobody would believe. The veteran guard, fresh off signing with the 76ers, barely settled into his top-floor penthouse when lightning decided to make a “1 in 400 million” appearance, causing massive flooding and forcing his family to move out, at least temporarily.
Penthouse Panic: A Wild Welcome to Philly
Imagine this: you just paid the lease on your new dream penthouse, you are ready to start a new chapter, and then BOOM! Lightning strikes the building. That is exactly what KCP and his wife, McKenzie, faced. The strike knocked out the electricity, causing significant flooding and sending the family down several floors while service personnel and the fire department worked to assess the damage. McKenzie even said nobody initially believed her or the moving coordinator about what had gone down. Talk about an eventful start to life in Philly!
NBA World Reacts: Omen or Opportunity?
You know the NBA world cannot let something like this slide without throwing out some wild theories. A Paul George supporter wasted no time tweeting, “Sixers already getting punished by the basketball Gods.” A Detroit Pistons fan chimed in with, “Not a good sign,” while another NBA observer sarcastically hoped, “Maybe this is what he needs to get his jumper back.” But it was not all doom and gloom! A Philadelphia sports supporter countered with some optimism: “It can only get better! Silver lining: The Sixers’ chances of winning a title are better than your apartment getting struck by lightning. One’s already happened. Glad that you and your family are safe.” Another enthusiast saw the silver lining too, saying, “Sign that telling you this season is gonna be electric!!” Even a VJ Edgecombe fan laughed it off as a “Typical Sixer moment lol.”
KCP’s Jump Shot Needs to Be More Electric Than His Penthouse
Despite the crazy welcome, KCP and his family eventually made it back to their apartment. Caldwell-Pope joined the 76ers this offseason after a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, following his good friend, LeBron James, to Philadelphia. Last season with Memphis, he averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. He is a proven 3-and-D veteran, a critical piece to complement a roster featuring James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Edgecombe. The hope is his basketball journey in Philadelphia will be much smoother than his housing situation. Now, all eyes are on his jump shot to bring the real fireworks this season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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