Dominick Barlow made an immediate impact on the Lakers after signing
After failing to add one player before the trade deadlineinstead of sending Jared McCain and Eric Gordon will fill in with the pick, Philadelphia 76ers fans got some good news when Dominick Barlow officially had his two-way contract converted to a full NBA contract.
Of course, the 76ers have held an empty roster spot all season and could have signed Barlow at any time after he looked like a certified Nick Nurse player, but Philadelphia made sure it was known that converting Barlow was their top priority at the deadline, and against the Los Angeles Lakers, the elite overtime product immediately confirmed that decision.
Taking the court in his usual starting power forward spot, Barlow was a two-way force for Philadelphia, scoring 13 points in 26 minutes with a block, two steals and three rebounds. Barlow flew up and down the court as a full-court weapon for Tyrese Maxey and company, and when the ball went around the bucket, he made sure to come down with points more often than not.
Considering the 76ers not only lost the game, but are widely considered losers at the trade deadline, it’s safe to say Barlow’s efforts provided the lone silver lining on an otherwise disappointing day.
A true success story for Daryl Morey’s scouting department, the 76ers famously promised Barlow one thing before signing him to a two-way contract: if he worked hard, he would play. Fast forward to February, and Barlow has not only put in the effort, he’s taken it all the way to the bank, as he’s now back on a permanent NBA contract and looks like a serious piece for the 76ers for years to come.
2026-02-06 05:46:00
