Philadelphia 76ers draft rewind: Trading for Rodney Carney in 2006
The Philadelphia 76ers made a notable trade during the 2006 NBA draft, acquiring Rodney Carney. Initially selected as a promising player, Carney struggled to establish himself in the league. His time with the Sixers was marked by limited success before moving on to other teams in the NBA.
- ▪The Sixers entered the 2006 NBA draft with the 13th pick and selected Thabo Sefolosha, whom they traded for the 16th pick.
- ▪Rodney Carney, selected with the 16th pick, started 35 games in his rookie season but struggled to find his footing.
- ▪Carney was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2008 and later returned to the Sixers as a free agent.
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