There were a lot of people to hear from Friday, when the 76ers welcomed (or welcomed back) many of the players involved in the flurry of transactions the team made in recent weeks, and the size of the dais fit the occasion.
Both Managing Partner Josh Harris and General Manager Elton Brand were on hand, as Tobias Harris, Al Horford, Josh Richardson, James Ennis III, Kyle O'Quinn, and Raul Neto made a joint press conference appearance at the Training Complex.
Here's a collection of quotes from the event.
Having spent the past three seasons with the Boston Celtics, Al Horford is probably as well-known among 76ers fans as an opponent could be. Looking out at the Center City skyline from his seat on-stage, the 12-year veteran sounded more than eager to experience the other side of the historic rivalry:
In eight seasons in the NBA, Tobias Harris has been part of five trades, the most recent of which landed him with the Sixers. With a multi-year deal with the club now in place, the veteran is eager to continue his partnership with the organization:
James Ennis III emerged as a significant contributor off the bench during the Sixers' 2018-19 playoff run. He's bullish on the team's revamped roster.
Back in 2015, Josh Richardson was the 40th pick in the NBA Draft. Now, he's established himself as an ascending versatile, hard-nose two-way talent. The Tennessee product believes his rise has to do with a handful of factors:
As he went about reconfiguring the Sixers' roster, Elton Brand was focused on acquiring top-flight veteran talent. He also prioritized their intangibles:
Not only does the addition of Kyle O'Quinn offer the Sixers more frontcourt depth, it gives the club another quality veteran in the locker room. He spoke Friday about how he views his role:
During his four-year run with the Utah Jazz, Raul Neto assumed multiple roles. He feels he's benefited from the reps he's gotten in the NBA, and is looking forward to joining the Sixers: