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Caldwell-Pope says team chemistry will be key to Sixers’ season
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says chemistry will shape the Philadelphia 76ers’ season.
The veteran guard says players need to like one another and enjoy spending time together on and off the court.
Caldwell-Pope joined Philadelphia on a one-year deal after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies in July.
He has won two NBA championships and is entering his 14th season.
Team bonding has already begun with dinners, which Caldwell-Pope says will become more frequent as the season goes on.
He says players must communicate and learn each other’s tendencies to make the most of the team’s talent as Philadelphia pursues a title.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says team chemistry will be central to the Philadelphia 76ers’ success this season.
He says players need to like each other, communicate and learn one another’s tendencies on and off the court.
Caldwell-Pope says team bonding has begun with dinners and time spent together.
He joined the Sixers on a one-year, $3.9 million deal after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies in July.
The two-time NBA champion is entering his 14th NBA season.
- Who
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a Philadelphia 76ers player.
- What
- He said team chemistry will be key to the Sixers’ success this season.
- When
- He made the comments Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Camden, New Jersey.
- Why
- He said the team needs to build relationships, communicate and learn each other’s tendencies.
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Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and signed a one-year deal with the Sixers.
Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery to address a misalignment of his right pinkie finger.
He missed the last 31 games of the season.
Caldwell-Pope said chemistry would be central to the Sixers’ success and that team bonding had begun with dinners.
- Team
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Contract
- One year, $3.9 million
- Championships
- Two NBA titles
- NBA experience
- Entering his 14th season
- Previous team
- Memphis Grizzlies
What people are saying
Our chemistry is gonna be the biggest part for us
Us liking each other, being able to be around each other and have fun on and off the court.
So, I think our biggest thing is just communicating with each other, learning each other's tendencies, and just trying to implement that on and off the court.
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