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New Sixers Forward Sends Message to Former Team

Trendon Watford says goodbye to the Nets in a post on X
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Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) reacts after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) reacts after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Philadelphia 76ers got some depth at the forward position after signing former Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford to a two-year, $5.3 million deal at the beginning of free agency. After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, the 6-9 forward made a career for himself, averaging 7.9 points on 52 percent shooting from the field to pair with 3.6 rebounds across his four-year NBA career.

Despite spending just two years with the Nets, Watford seemed to turn into a fan favorite. Once the signing was official, he made sure to address his fans with a goodbye post on X.

Watford's final season in Brooklyn was the best of his young NBA career. Despite battling a hamstring injury for a good part of the season, the 24-year-old forward put up career-highs in points per game (10.2), assists per game (2.6), and minutes per game (20.8). Across his two years in Brooklyn, he averaged 8.2 points per game on 49.6 percent from the field while shooting a near 36 percent from beyond the arc.

Now, Watford will look to fill the void that the former Sixers forward Guerschon Yabusele left behind and help the team compete for a championship in the process. Luckily, he already has someone who can help him adjust to the Philadelphia-style of play in his close friend Tyrese Maxey.

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Tyler Delpercio
TYLER DELPERCIO

Tyler Delpercio is a contributing writer for On SI, covering the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons. In addition to that, Tyler is a freelancer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has experience as a beat writer, covering the Delaware Blue Coats and Wilmington Blue Rocks. Tyler graduated from Rowan University in May 2025 with a double major in Journalism and Sports Communication & Media.

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