76ers player wants NBA fans to see his ‘Elite’ hustle

Over the summer, the Philadelphia 76ers offered a second chance in the NBA to former Boston Celtics forward Guerschon Yabusele.

After opting out of his contract with Real Madrid, Yabusele joined the Sixers to compete for a potential role as the team’s backup power forward. Early on, Yabusele has gained some consistent playing time.

As a result, the veteran forward has shown “elite” output on hustle plays, according to Rights to that of Ricky Sanchez Mike O’Connor. Yabusele reposted the statement on X, showing NBA fans what he has to offer for the 76ers.

@MOConnor_NBA: His output in the hustle play department was elite. Very early, of course, but he’s second in the league in loose balls.

A player who can consistently grab rebounds and is willing to make quick plays is exactly what the Sixers needed after their struggles against the New York Knicks in the spring playoffs.

Against the Indiana Pacers, Yabusele’s shot didn’t fall as he was 0-4 from the field, but he was active on the glass and collected six rebounds. He also came away with a steal on the defensive end.

Overall, Yabusele’s three-game run with the Sixers has gone well. He is averaging six points in 20 minutes on 39 percent shooting from the field. He also dished out three assists per game.

Defensively, Yabusele has collected five rebounds per game. He also averages more than one steal per game.

There’s a chance Yabusele sees a dip in the next few minutes if the Sixers get two of their starters back into the fold. While that will likely be the case, Yabusele’s promising early stretch should be enough to keep him on the floor consistently throughout the season.