If you had asked the Philadelphia 76ers fanbase to give a reaction to the acquisition of Dominick Barlow in the offseason, it may have been a tad underwhelming. Yet, the physical forward's ability to dominate in the rebounding column and hustle in the paint has swiftly made him a fan favourite in the City of Brotherly Love.
Barlow's career before he landed on the streets of Philadelphia was sporadic. After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, the then-rookie signed a two-way deal with the San Antonio Spurs but could not average more than 15 minutes per game over his two-year stint with the franchise.