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Big challenge for Nerlens Noel Friday
InsideHoops.com | March 12, 2015
Here's the Philadelphia Inquirer reporting on key young 76ers big man Nerlens Noel, who gets to learn and develop with very low expectations as far as actually winning is concerned this season. Which takes some pressure off. And makes mistakes OK. Which probably helps a young player develop. Anyway:
The home game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night will be a good barometer for rookie Nerlens Noel.
The 76ers center will be paired up against DeMarcus Cousins. In addition to being an NBA all-star, the Kings center is one of league's most intimidating players.
"You are looking at the man that has [about] 60 pounds as an advantage [over the 221-pound Noel]," Sixers coach Brett Brown said of the matchup. "So you are dealing with an elite interior presence.
"It's a fantastic presence for Nerlens, and he's going to need a lot of help with just team defense. It's not going to be a one-on-one battle."
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