current events: 76ers add former first-round selection of the Bucks and G League star despite injury concerns
The Philadelphia 76ers are in need of additional firepower if they hope to contend for a deep playoff run with Joel Embiid leading the team. Despite the impressive performance of Tyrese Maxey, who has been giving his all while Coach Nick Nurse adjusts team tactics, it is clear that more production is needed to fill the void left by the former Most Valuable Player of the Year. That’s where DJ Wilson, a former Milwaukee Bucks first-rounder and NBA G League standout, comes in.
Wilson may only be 6-foot-10, but he uses his length and size to his advantage in creating strong positions in the paint. His current average of 19.4 points per game for the Osceola Magic is impressive, and he’s also grabbing 9.5 rebounds each night, displaying his strength on both ends of the court. Beyond being the typical big-man-who-plays-wing type of player, Wilson has strong playmaking skills, averaging 4.8 assists per game in the G League. These attributes will all be useful to the 76ers, particularly with the loss of Embiid to injuries.
Being given a chance to prove himself in the next few games, Wilson has the opportunity to earn a proper contract if he performs well. Despite being the 17th pick in the 2017 draft, he still has a lot to prove, but there’s no doubt he has the potential to succeed. It remains to be seen whether he will step up to the challenge and make a significant impact for the 76ers in the future.
