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Former Sixer Zhaire Smith is making a G League comeback

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Zhaire Smith, the super athletic 6-foot-3 guard who was with the Sixers from 2018 to 2020, came close to death following a severe allergic reaction, and dealt with a serious knee injury, is making his comeback.

He’s signed Exhibit 10 deals with Memphis in 2020 and Cleveland last September, but hadn’t actually played in a game in the NBA or G League since the 2019-20 season.

Now, though, he’s healthy and back playing basketball. And already putting together quite an array of highlights as a member of the Cleveland Charge.

He’s averaging 9.