> Jared McCain said he’s eager to work with Tyrese Maxey: “I’m going to try to learn everything I can from him.”
> Asked if he has a chip on his shoulder from being a second-rounder, Adem Bona said his approach is always to play hard: “I felt like this was the perfect spot for me. … Falling to the second round doesn’t change anything for me.”
> McCain adds that he wants to prove he can play on-ball and that’s one of the biggest things he believes Maxey can help him with.
> Jared McCain said he knows some people don’t like his **painted nails** and TikTok videos, but he’s not going to change: “I’m always going to be myself because that’s what got me here.”
> Jared McCain said he’s talked to Duke guys like JJ Redick, Seth Curry and Jabari Parker to learn about the NBA transition. Adem Bona said he talked to his former UCLA teammate Jaime Jaquez, Jr. about it.
>”Every emotion has hit me at the same time. I still can’t believe it – I’m an NBA player now.”
>Jared McCain on balancing basketball fame and internet fame:
>”I think it’s a good balance I have. Being on social media… it comes with a lot of hate. When you get a lot of hate, you kinda want to prove yourself. Now being a rookie, I’ve got a lot to prove.”
> Adem Bona on what @sixers fans can expect from his rookie season:
>”I’m always motivated. I’m always going to bring the motor. I’m going to bring the energy. That’s what you’re going to get from me all day long. This is where I always wanted to be.”
>Jared McCain on using his Duke (@DukeMBB) experience to assimilate to Philly:
>”Being at Duke – the best college country in the program in the country by far – you learn at the top, there are going to be haters. You learn to live with it. Coming to Philly where it’s kinda the same vibe – I’ve already learned from it.”
They gave McCain a booster seat?
I know it’s just media availability but these guys are really saying all of the right things. Both are super charming, lots of focus on work ethic and attitude.
I fricken love that Maxey is in a position to mentor rookies. He’s getting the respect he deserves. It’s a bright spot in my other wise bleak mindscape.
Really like the attitude of both of the guys we drafted. Positive, committed, and ready to play. They both seem like good people.
DEMONS HOME
I haven’t watched any interviews or anything but is Adem’s name pronounced “UH-DEM”? I thought his name was Adam and assumed he was a white dude and woke up this morning to find I was very wrong
I’m surprised McCain didn’t pick number 8 since he’s a Kobe fan he wore 24 in HS
JARED WEARING FULTZ NUMBER SOMEBODY CALL 911
Randos: The NBA is boring. Nobody has any personality.
Sixers: Hey, let’s draft this guy with skills and personality.
Randos: Fuck that guy
Wheres my boy Edwards. He couldn’t make the drive across the bridge?
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**# 20 for Jared McCain and # 30 for Adem Bona**
> Jared McCain said he’s eager to work with Tyrese Maxey: “I’m going to try to learn everything I can from him.”
> Asked if he has a chip on his shoulder from being a second-rounder, Adem Bona said his approach is always to play hard: “I felt like this was the perfect spot for me. … Falling to the second round doesn’t change anything for me.”
> McCain adds that he wants to prove he can play on-ball and that’s one of the biggest things he believes Maxey can help him with.
> Jared McCain said he knows some people don’t like his **painted nails** and TikTok videos, but he’s not going to change: “I’m always going to be myself because that’s what got me here.”
> Jared McCain said he’s talked to Duke guys like JJ Redick, Seth Curry and Jabari Parker to learn about the NBA transition. Adem Bona said he talked to his former UCLA teammate Jaime Jaquez, Jr. about it.
https://x.com/bysamdigiovanni/status/1806713697198358693?s=46
> Jared McCain said he watches tape of Fred VanVleet to learn how to improve his defense. Wants to generate deflections and be tough on the ball
> Adem Bona is looking forward to playing alongside Joel Embiid and playing against him in practice, which he believes will help his development.
https://x.com/laurenmrosen/status/1806713737161695290?s=46
> Adem Bona on getting drafted by the @sixers:
>”Every emotion has hit me at the same time. I still can’t believe it – I’m an NBA player now.”
>Jared McCain on balancing basketball fame and internet fame:
>”I think it’s a good balance I have. Being on social media… it comes with a lot of hate. When you get a lot of hate, you kinda want to prove yourself. Now being a rookie, I’ve got a lot to prove.”
> Adem Bona on what @sixers fans can expect from his rookie season:
>”I’m always motivated. I’m always going to bring the motor. I’m going to bring the energy. That’s what you’re going to get from me all day long. This is where I always wanted to be.”
>Jared McCain on using his Duke (@DukeMBB) experience to assimilate to Philly:
>”Being at Duke – the best college country in the program in the country by far – you learn at the top, there are going to be haters. You learn to live with it. Coming to Philly where it’s kinda the same vibe – I’ve already learned from it.”
They gave McCain a booster seat?
I know it’s just media availability but these guys are really saying all of the right things. Both are super charming, lots of focus on work ethic and attitude.
I fricken love that Maxey is in a position to mentor rookies. He’s getting the respect he deserves. It’s a bright spot in my other wise bleak mindscape.
Really like the attitude of both of the guys we drafted. Positive, committed, and ready to play. They both seem like good people.
DEMONS HOME
I haven’t watched any interviews or anything but is Adem’s name pronounced “UH-DEM”? I thought his name was Adam and assumed he was a white dude and woke up this morning to find I was very wrong
I’m surprised McCain didn’t pick number 8 since he’s a Kobe fan he wore 24 in HS
JARED WEARING FULTZ NUMBER SOMEBODY CALL 911
Randos: The NBA is boring. Nobody has any personality.
Sixers: Hey, let’s draft this guy with skills and personality.
Randos: Fuck that guy
Wheres my boy Edwards. He couldn’t make the drive across the bridge?