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Jameer Nelson Jr. makes NBA debut for 76ers against Knicks

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Jameer Nelson Jr. makes NBA debut for 76ers against Knicks

Summary

Jameer Nelson Jr. made his NBA debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on October 6, 2026, in a preseason game against the New York Knicks. During the game, held without several key players like Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid, Nelson Jr. contributed seven points, two rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench. The matchup ended with the 76ers winning 120-97. Nelson Jr., who had spent the previous two seasons in the G-League, is competing for a spot on the 76ers' roster while being watched by his father, former NBA player Jameer Nelson Sr.

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By the Numbers

•Jameer Nelson Jr. scores seven points in 15 minutes during debut.
•Philadelphia 76ers defeat New York Knicks 120-97.
•Nelson Jr. played with several key players absent for the 76ers.
•He aims to impress for a potential spot on the team.
•This debut is in front of his father, Jameer Nelson Sr.

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What they're saying

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Just to make some NBA fans feel older than they think they are, Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of the former NBA guard who was most famous for his time with the Dwight Howard-led Orlando Magic, is now in the NBA as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp roster as an Exhibit 10 player. Nelson, who spent the past two seasons in the G-League, […] The post 76ers’ Jameer Nelson Jr. shows out in NBA debut with his dad watching appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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