How Michael Carter-Williams Can Survive Rookie Season with Woeful Sixers

August 27th, 2013 by Kyle Neubeck Leave a reply »

Going from one of the top teams in college basketball to an NBA laughingstock is going to be a tough transition for Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams. But if he works on his game during this down year for the franchise, the dividends will be plentiful down the road.

Expectations are low in Philadelphia, which is a blessing for the Syracuse product as he begins his NBA journey. Without the typically high expectations that come from this rabid sports town, Carter-Williams can focus on deliberate ascension rather than resorting to quick fixes for his game.

The keys to a successful rookie season for Carter-Williams are a mix of who, and what can make him a more successful NBA player in the future.

 

 

Develop a Relationship with Brett Brown 

 

Newly appointed head coach Brett Brown has a long history of coaching up young players. The former director of player development for the San Antonio Spurs was brought in specifically to work with fresh faces like Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel.

From Grantland's Brett Koremenos:
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