Former Sixers big man Montrezl Harrell signs deal with NBL's 36ers
Former Philadelphia 76ers big man Montrezl Harrell had a productive NBA career in his eight seasons in the league. He won a 6th Man of the Year award with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2020 and has career averages of 12.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in the league.
In his last season in the league, Harrell played for the Sixers and averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds while filling in for a backup role behind Joel Embiid. He was also a mentor to young big man Paul Reed as he continued to push him forward at the time.
As he continues with his basketball career, Harrell will remain overseas playing for the NBL's Adelaide 36ers in Australia. Per ESPN's Olgun Uluc:
Montrezl Harrell has agreed to a new one-year deal to return to the Adelaide 36ers, his agent Darrell Comer, Senior VP of CSE Talent told ESPN.
Harrell, 31, played eight seasons in the NBA, with the last coming with the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2022-23 regular season. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game that season.
It appears that Harrell has found a home with the 36ers as he continues his professional basketball career.
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