The 76ers played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge on draft night, crushing the hopes and dreams of a mother.
It looked like it was going to be a fairy tale for Tyneeha Rivers because she was waiting for the NBA draft results, like any parent; nervous and excited. But Rivers had a particular vantage point. She worked for the Philadelphia 76ers and her son, Mikal Bridges, starred at Villanova and was certain to be taken in the first round. Then something magical happened. The Sixers used the 10th pick in the draft to choose her son.
Rivers was interviewed by ESPN shortly after the pick and said, “It’s amazing.