Daily News | Sixers backup center Paul Reed is soaking up information and excelling in his role
While undersized, the 6-foot-9, 220-pounder is showing he can be a reliable reserve center option for the 76ers. Reed has a better understanding of his role. He’s setting screens, grabbing offensive rebounds and making outlet passes to open shooters with more vigor.
“You see the bench clapping,” coach Doc Rivers said of Reed’s outlet pass. “He learned from the last game.” Harden sees the hard work the third-year player puts in, and their communication while on the floor together is has been solid. And it’s showing in Reed’s performance. “Then, defensively, he’s so active, man. He gets to balls you shouldn’t get to and he creates extra possessions for us.”
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