Ricky Council IV finished Saturday’s 94-81 win over Detroit with 24 points (7-of-17 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), six rebounds, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 30 minutes.
Council did not shoot the ball as well as in the Salt Lake City Summer League, but his overall performance in Las Vegas on Saturday was good. He led the 76ers in scoring while also contributing as a rebounder and defender. Council is on a standard contract for the 2024-25 season, but the goal is to earn the opportunity to crack the rotation. As well as he’s played this summer, 76ers coach Nick Nurse should give Council every chance to make that happen when training camp begins.