Paul Reed has made it out the mud and into the backup center position as the Sixers head into the 2022-23 postseason.
For much of the beginning of the season, the Sixers bounced between Montrezl Harrell and Reed to back up Joel Embiid, with Harrell getting most of the opportunities. As Harrell continued to struggle in the position, the tide began to turn with Reed getting more and more time on the floor. By the end of the regular season, Reed had claimed the spot for himself.
The biggest difference for the young center out of DePaul is his understanding of scouting reports and where he should be on the floor at all times, according to Sixers’ head coach Doc Rivers.