Hometown article on Georges' move to the 76ers. Some blurbs:
After his 2020-21 season, in which he averaged 6.9 points per game and hit 42% of his 3-point attempts, his time would eventually come. But when it's your career and you're technically unemployed, it's, well, nervewracking.
Bill Burt, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass.
Fri, August 6, 2021, 7:15 AM
Aug. 6—A month ago, Georges Niang's immediate future was caught in the NBA system — which meant his livelihood was put on hold.
The Methuen-born NBA free agent had to hit the pause button, basically waiting for trades, the NBA Draft and the big money free agents to get their big money.
And then, well, it would be his turn.
After his 2020-21 season, in which he averaged 6.9 points per game and hit 42% of his 3-point attempts, his time would eventually come. But when it's your career and you're technically unemployed, it's, well, nervewracking.
Right?
"You don't even know," said Niang, five years into an NBA career that is five years longer than most people predicted.
Then came a phone call, the call he'd been waiting for, from an NBA coach Boston fans know well — Doc Rivers.
"That phone call was a big factor in my decision to go there," said Niang. "Like Utah, Philadelphia has a chance to compete for a title. And personally, I love the fact that Philly is like Boston. The fans are crazy. They love their sports. It's my kind of city."
Full article:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/doc-rivers-sixers-sign-methuens-111500948.html