Nerlens Noel and his 76ers teammates will soon have another player added to the roster. According to a report from CBSsports, the Philadelphia 76ers will sign Kevin Grow. Grow, who has Down syndrome, is the team manager for Bensalem High School. Grow suited up and played the final two games of the season for Bensalem and scored 13 points, including four 3 pointers.
Here is an excerpt from the article.
Via The Morning Call, Grow will be offered the contract in person from general manager Sam Hinkie.
After he signs his two-day contract, Grow will eat dinner in the players lounge, tour the practice facility and receive Sixers gear. He will also join the team on the floor toward the end of practice, meet and shoot around with his new teammates, and be greeted by his coaches.
On Tuesday, February 18, before the Sixers host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m., Grow will participate in pregame activities starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center, arriving early with his family to see his locker in the Sixers locker room and receive a custom jersey. Grow will then watch pregame warm-ups, take part in the high-five tunnel when players take the court for the game and stand with his team during the National Anthem.
This is a great story about a great young man.
Congratulations Kevin, the BBN wishes you the best of luck in the future.
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