Philadelphia 76ers selected KJ McDaniels in 2014 NBA draft

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Philadelphia 76ers selected KJ McDaniels in 2014 NBA draft
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The Philadelphia 76ers chose KJ McDaniels, a forward from Clemson, with the No. 32 overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft. McDaniels played only 52 games for the Sixers during his rookie season before being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2015. In those games, he averaged 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks, showcasing his athleticism. He spent three seasons in the NBA, playing for the Sixers, Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets, with career averages of 5.3 points and 2.2 rebounds.

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  • •76ers drafted KJ McDaniels in the second round in 2014.
  • •McDaniels played 52 games for the Sixers before being traded.
  • •He averaged 9.2 points and 3.8 rebounds during his stint.
  • •McDaniels had a brief NBA career spanning three seasons.
  • •The Sixers also drafted Joel Embiid and Dario Saric that year.
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The Philadelphia 76ers selected Clemson forward KJ McDaniels in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft.

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