Philadelphia 76ers Season In Review: Backcourt
By Simon Smith
Gerald Henderson, SG
Year: 8th Season
2016-17: 72 GP. 23.2 MPG, 9.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 42.3 FG%, 35.3 3P%
Gerald Henderson joined the Sixers in a similar position to the aforementioned Bayless and Rodriguez — providing experience and leadership to a young, up-and-coming team.
Having alternated between a starting and bench role throughout his career, this was again the case as Henderson started in 41 of his 72 games for the season.
Henderson was hampered through much of the season with a hip ailment, making it even more commendable that he was able to compete in 72 games. This effort certainly didn’t go unnoticed, with coach Brown making special mention of Henderson recently:
"“He fought through it, and I think over summer we can get it better. I very much appreciate him, and I very much respect him, for the way he handled himself and how he conducted himself as a leader in a locker room and on a court.”"
Henderson’s best performance came during a 114-109 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Coming off the bench, Henderson notched 20 points and four assists on 7-of-11 shooting in 24 minutes.
With a year remaining on a two-year deal, Henderson’s locker room presence will be again valued next season with the 76ers.