LAS VEGAS — The Philadelphia 76ers were able to land a versatile forward in the free agency period with the addition of Trendon Watford on a 2-year $5.3 million deal. Watford averaged a career-high 10.2 points along with 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2024-25 season.

Watford is an interesting player who can do a lot of different things on the floor for Philadelphia. He stands at 6-foot-9, with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, can put the ball on the floor, and is able to score the ball at an efficient rate while also being able to grab rebounds and initiate the offense.

Tyrese Maxey, who is one of Watford’s best friends, went into detail of how the new addition can help Philadelphia on the floor.

“I think he brings an element that we haven’t had,” Maxey said about Watford. “An element of someone who can rebound and kind of push and create, who can guard multiple positions on the other end. At the end of day, we have somebody throw the ball to in the post (Joel Embiid), like in a mismatch circumstance, and he’d get a bucket for us, for sure.”

To Maxey’s point, Watford is a guy who can create for others. Per Cleaning the Glass, he has an assist percentage of 21.1% which ranks in the 92nd percentile. He also had a 1.2% steal percentage which shows his ability to make plays defensively leading to easy baskets on the offensive end for Philadelphia. Versatility is king in today’s NBA.

“I think it’s me being able to play a lot of good positions,” Watford added. “I can play off the ball sometimes. Me being able to just do a lot of things on the floor, I think, is big. Obviously, playing alongside three great players, Jo, PG (Paul George) so, you know, I think my versatility helps that, and, you know, my ability to just play with great players.”

Throw in the fact that Watford is joining a situation featuring a familiar face in Maxey, all of this has the makings of being a terrific fit for both sides.

“So I think he’ll do a lot of different things,” Maxey finished. “I think it’s the perfect platform for him to showcase his talent and help a team that’s trying to win.”

This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Tyrese Maxey goes into detail how Trendon Watford will help Sixers