Paul Reed | Sixers (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
A vast majority of the Sixers fanbase has fallen head over heals for the man they call Bball Paul. His full name, of course, is Bball Paul Reed, the second-year forward/center/ninja from DePaul who won MVP and Rookie of the Year (in the G-League) and just finished second team All-NBA (Summer League).
For Reed, the best is yet to come. He’s clearly too good for lower level competition, and sooner than later, he should get his shot in Philly. Reed’s disruptive habits on defense, combined with an intriguing (if unpolished) mix of skills on offense, make him a compelling stretch big on paper.