First-rounders to play in Orlando Pro Summer League
The 76ers/New Jersey Nets entry in the Orlando Pro Summer League will include two fresh first-round draft choices, with the Nets sending Louisville's Terrence Williams to pair with the Sixers' Jrue Holiday.
The Nets are also sending second-year man Chris Douglas-Roberts, plus a handful of free agents, most prominently point guard A.J. Abrams, of Texas, and forward Jeff Adrien, of Connecticut.
In four seasons, the 5-11 Abrams knocked down 389 three-pointers, a Texas and Big 12 Conference record. The 6-7 Adrien finished his career as the Huskies' No. 3 rebounder (1,125). With 1,603 points, he is the first in the school's history to compile at least 1,600 points and 1,100 rebounds.
Nets assistants Tom Barrise and Roy Rogers will join the Sixers' Mike O'Koren and Aaron McKie to share the coaching duties.
The joint team will practice Friday, Saturday and Sunday, then open a five-game schedule July 6 against the Indiana Pacers.
Also, the NBA announced that the Sixers, Nets and New York Knicks will be affiliated with the new D-League franchise in Springfield, Mass. *
- Phil Jasner
