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How Jeff Dowtin, Jr. earned his roster spot with the Sixers

While Ricky Council IV was (rightfully) winning over the hearts of Sixers fans whenever he was able to get NBA minutes, he was actually the second two-way player the team converted to a standard deal in the 2023-24 season.

Riddled with injuries, the Sixers signed Jeff Dowtin, Jr. to a two-way deal on March 3. After a month in which he appeared in seven games for the team and shot 55% from the field and 50% from three, he was converted to a standard NBA contract.

Dowtin was signed in an emergency catcher type of situation.