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Philadelphia 76ers draft history: Selecting Thaddeus Young in 2007
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With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history.
The Sixers entered the 2007 draft looking to stockpile young talent following a season where they traded away franchise icon Allen Iverson in a package that netted the steady Andre Miller . With the No. 12 pick, the Sixers turned to a versatile forward.
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Thaddeus Young was selected No. 12 overall out of Georgia Tech and he was a contributor right away. As a 19-year-old, Young played in 74 games and averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds while finishing 7th in Rookie of the Year voting. He started all six games for Philadelphia in the playoffs and averaged 10.2 points and 4.5 rebounds against the mighty Detroit Pistons .
Overall, Young averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals across seven seasons with the Sixers. He was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 offseason as part of the big Kevin Love to Cleveland trade.
Young wrapped up a 17-year career in 2024 with the Phoenix Suns . He played for the Sixers, Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets , Indiana Pacers , Chicago Bulls , San Antonio Spurs , and Toronto Raptors as he turned in a solid career in the NBA.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Philadelphia 76ers draft history: Selecting Thaddeus Young in 2007
