Who is Tacko Fall? Meet the 7-foot-6 star joining LeBron James’ 76ers
Tacko Fall has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, aiming to secure a roster spot during the upcoming training camp. The move coincides with a high-profile offseason for the team, which recently added stars like LeBron James.
Why it matters
The signing reflects the team's strategy to build depth during a transformative period for the franchise's roster.
Tacko Fall is heading back to the NBA. The 7-foot-6 center has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, giving him a shot to earn a roster spot when training camp opens in New Jersey later this month.It's a modest move on paper, but it lands during arguably the busiest offseason in franchise history, one that already brought in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. And if Fall sticks around past camp, sharing a locker room with James would be one of the more unexpected subplots of his NBA return.Philadelphia 76ers sign Tacko Fall and two other starsTacko Fall, 30, hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season with Cleveland. Across parts of three seasons with the Celtics and Cavaliers, he appeared in 37 games and averaged 2.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 6.2 minutes.
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