Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Emoni Bates before their NBA training camp. The team hopes he can add depth after losing Jared McCain to an injury. Bates, once a promising high school player, has yet to secure a strong spot in the NBA.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia 76ers signed Emoni Bates, a young basketball player, before NBA training camp.
- Jared McCain, a young player on the team, is recovering from a thumb injury and will be out for four to six weeks.
- The 76ers had a disappointing performance last season despite investing heavily in the team.
- Emoni Bates was a highly regarded basketball player in high school.
- He started his college career at Memphis and later transferred to Eastern Michigan.
- Bates faced challenges, including an arrest that delayed his start at Eastern Michigan.
- He was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA draft.
- Bates has shown more promise in the G League, which is a minor league for basketball, scoring 19.1 points per game.
