76ers Sign Two-Time NBA Champion With Perfect Winning Record
The 76ers added a former first-round pick who owns two championship rings in two NBA seasons and quietly helped the rival Knicks capture their latest title. The post 76ers Sign Two-Time NBA Champion With Perfect Winning Record appeared first on HEAVY.
New York, January 30 - Philadelphia 76ers have signed former New York Knicks forward Dillon Jones to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice. Jones, a 24-year-old 6-foot-5, 235-pound player, will compete for the remaining two-way roster spot during training camp. Jones won two NBA championships, one with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025 and another with the Knicks in 2026.
Despite playing only 61 regular-season games in his professional career, the Sixers see potential in his development. During his rookie season with Oklahoma City, he averaged 2.5 points and 2.2 rebounds over 54 games. However, his impressive performance in the G League, where he averaged 15.2 points, 6.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds in 18 games with a 38% three-point shooting percentage, caught the Sixers' attention.
Jones has the strength to defend multiple positions, solid rebounding skills and the ability to facilitate offense. However, the team must see if his improved shooting will translate to NBA competition. Jones' signing is notable as every NBA team he has played for has ended the season as champions.
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