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Caldwell-Pope Highlights Team Bonding as Key for 76ers
Veteran guard points to communication and shared time together as factors in building toward contention
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Focus on meshing personalities
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stressed that the 76ers will succeed this season based on how well the group's varied personalities come together. He noted that the team already has strong talent across its roster and that building connections through time spent together will matter most. Dinners and shared activities have started and are expected to increase as the year progresses.
Path to Philadelphia
After a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies in July, the 33-year-old agreed to a one-year contract worth 3.9 million dollars with Philadelphia. Caldwell-Pope enters his 14th NBA season and brings experience from two championship runs, including one in 2020 and another in 2023. He has long been viewed as a strong 3-and-D contributor.
Recovery from difficult campaign
Caldwell-Pope is coming off a season limited by injury. He underwent surgery in February to address an issue with his right pinkie finger and missed the final 31 games. In the 51 games he played before the procedure, he averaged 8.4 points along with 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per game while shooting 31.6 percent from three-point range.
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