‘It’s been a little bit shocking’: New Sixers talk trades, roles and more

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‘It’s been a little bit shocking’: New Sixers talk trades, roles and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

DETROIT — In a rather rare scene this season, the Sixers’ star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George was fully present and active at the team’s Friday morning shootaround.

So were the Sixers’ three latest additions.

Just before they hit the floor for shootaround at Little Caesars Arena, here’s some of what Quentin Grimes, Jared Butler and Chuma Okeke had to say:

Grimes

With the NBA world reeling from the Mavs’ deal sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Grimes said he was a “little shocked” by Dallas’ decision to trade him to the Sixers.

“When the whole Luka trade happened … if that happened, anything can happen,” he said. “But it’s been a little bit shocking. I thought I was going to be in Dallas for a little while, but that’s how the NBA works.”

A few familiar faces should help with the acclimation process.

“I feel like I can fit in pretty well,” Grimes said. “I’ve known Tyrese. I’ve known Kelly (Oubre Jr.) from Houston; I went to high school there. I know (Eric Gordon) from (current Houston and former Indiana head coach Kelvin Sampson), so I’ve got a good rapport with a few of the guys.

“I feel like I can be a 3-and-D spacer, make plays off the dribble. I can try to take the pressure off of Joel when he gets doubled and everything. I can knock down shots, and come in and try to help this team make plays and win games.”

Like Maxey, Grimes is a 24-year-old former Texas high school basketball standout.

Back in 2018, both suited up for the United States under-18 team and won gold at the FIBA Americas Championship.

“He’s always been the same way he plays now,” Grimes said of Maxey. “He’s always had that same joy he played with in high school. You see what he does on night-to-night basis, averaging almost 30-plus (points). … I’m going to just come in and try to help him anyway I can.”

Grimes comes to the Sixers with a 3-and-D reputation, though he believes he’ll be handy in ways beyond those core aspects of his game.

“I feel…

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Publish date : 2025-02-07 11:26:00

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