Nerlens Noel and the Philadelphia 76ers are not in good terms and the battle between the club and Noel is heating up. Noel claims that he now wants to get out of the Sixers once he is out of the rehab.
According to the NESN, Nerlens Noel is still in the rehab after his arthroscopic knee surgery a month ago. Noel is reportedly going to pursue his exit of the Sixers club.
As we all know that the Sixers has a logjam at the center position acquiring 3 centers in the past 4 years. Nerlens Noel as battling for a playing time against the inside scoring Jahlil Okafor and the 2-way center Joel Embiid, among the three, despite low key in the offense, Noel showcased his talent as an in-paint defender and a tenacious rebounder for the Sixers last season.
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Nerlens Noel hasn't played yet this season due to his knee injury, this results to speculations from several basketball analysts that his injury will likely be one of the main reasons if he will be traded. Noel is known to be a kid a good work ethics, it is his key to another door opportunity on another team.
Noel has a great talent, it is mainly the reason why he was acquired by the Sixers. The Sixers are very patient to choose the right man for them as they use the draft pick strategy, talent-over-need.
It won't be a surprise if one of the 3 towers of the Sixers would be disbanded in no time, the fact that all 3 centers are potential stars with great talents though with different playstyle.
The Fan Sided mentioned in their press release 5 potential teams that Nerlens Noel could possibly play with. The Blazers, Knicks, Celtics, Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks are among the top teams that Noel could possibly help with this defensive skills.
