NBA Twitter reacts to Jaden Springer in Sixers’ preseason loss to Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers began the preseason slate with a 114-106 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Sixers played without Joel Embiid, James Harden, De’Anthony Melton, and Furkan Korkmaz as they continued to prepare for the 2023-24 season.
In place of their top guys, coach Nick Nurse was able to see what he has in his younger players. While Tyrese Maxey had 24 points and picked up where he left off in the 2022-23 season, the Sixers were able to see what they had in young Jaden Springer who is entering an important third season in the NBA.
Springer had 14 points and five rebounds while knocking down two triples. He was active on the defensive end of the floor including a ridiculous block on Celtics star Jayson Tatum. This is a performance that helps build his case to earn playing time in Philadelphia.
NBA Twitter reacted to Springer’s performance against the Celtics:
JADEN SPRINGER MEETS TATUM AT THE RIM. 😤😤😤
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 8, 2023
😳 Jaden Springer 😳 pic.twitter.com/cgE0rVWK0M
— Matt Murphy (@Matt_Murphy04) October 8, 2023
As good as Tyrese Maxey has looked, Jaden Springer's performance is the headliner of this one. Thriving as a cutter, hit a 3, has made some ridiculous defensive plays, including a block on Jayson Tatum at the rim.
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) October 8, 2023
Maxey is gonna be an all star
Danny Green is still Danny
Jaden Springer got better
Tobias looks bad
Gonna Tweet City of Beverley Love at some point this year
Nothing matters until Terq comes in
— Brian Jacobs (@BrianMikeJacobs) October 8, 2023
In the span of about a minute, Jaden Springer had a big dunk at one end and just rejected Jayson Tatum at the other.
Nick Nurse has talked up the young guard a bit over the past week, and he's taking advantage of his playing time today.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 8, 2023
Jaden Springer has serious defensive upside pic.twitter.com/Ys3K6RbbxI
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) October 9, 2023
Jaden Springer just swatted Jayson Tatum!!!
— Harrison Grimm (@Harrison_Grimm) October 8, 2023
JADEN SPRINGER DENIED JAYSON TATUM AT THE RIM ❌pic.twitter.com/sP3HFeGHi4
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 8, 2023
Yoooooo. Jaden Springer looks amazing right now. That block on Tatum 👀👀
— Sixers and Eagles Ruined My Life (@dretaylor_24) October 8, 2023
Jaden Springer arrival game.
— Spike Eskin (@SpikeEskin) October 8, 2023
Jaden Springer really looks like he can earn a rotation spot. This is an important season for him entering his 3rd year. His overall work has stood out tonight. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) October 8, 2023
Jaden Springer in a loss for the 76ers (vs the Celtics):
> 14 Points
> 5 Rebounds
> 2 Assists
> 1 Steal
> 1 Block
> 5/7 FG (71.4%)
> 2/2 3PT (100%)
> 2/3 FT (66.7%)
> 23 MinutesCrazy dunk and block tonight🔥 pic.twitter.com/eN2APf7ljl
— NBA Muse (@NBAMuseAcc) October 9, 2023
JADEN SPRINGER WITH AUTHORITY 😤💪#BrotherlyLove | @JadenSpringer pic.twitter.com/imobxzE3br
— Hoops Nation (@_HoopsNation) October 8, 2023
