Philadelphia 76ers drafted Charles Bassey in 2021 NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Charles Bassey with the No. 53 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Bassey, a big man from Western Kentucky, played 23 games for the 76ers in the 2021-22 season, averaging 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. After being waived before the 2022-23 season, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs and has since had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, a return to the 76ers, and the Boston Celtics, before playing with the Golden State Warriors during the 2025-26 season. He recorded two points and one block in his lone game back with Philadelphia on February 11, 2026.
- •Bassey drafted No. 53 by the 76ers in 2021
- •Averaged 3.0 points, 2.7 rebounds in rookie season
- •Waived before 2022-23, signed with Spurs
- •Had brief return to 76ers during 2025-26 season
- •Scored two points in one game for Philadelphia
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers draft rewind: Selecting Charles Bassey late in 2021
"The Philadelphia 76ers selected big man Charles Bassey with the No. 53 pick in the 2021 draft.
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