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Thaddeus Young selected for Rookies vs. Sophomores Game

Found January 28, 2009 on All Things Philly Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Thaddeus Young,  Marreese Speights
TEAMS: Philadelphia 76ers

While no Sixer is going to be an All-Star this year, Philly will have at least one representative present in Phoenix on February 13th. Thaddeus Young was selected to be a member of the Sophomore team in the Rookies vs. Sophomore Game which the league calls the "Rookie Challenge".Young is certainly a deserving player as he has been a solid contributor whether starting or coming off the bench for the Sixers....Click the link for complete rosters and to read about another Sixer who deserves to be in the game....
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2 Comments:
  • Congrats to young on making the team. But i whink maresse speights should have gotten some consideration hes a beast.
    by will9424   January 29, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Agreed, Speights should be there. It's a tough rookie team to get on to, though, even Kevin Love didn't make it
    by Enriquefed   January 30, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
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