LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 16, 2014 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jack Arent/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 16, 2014 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jack Arent/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE/Getty Images
Nerlens Noel showed signs of being a solid defender in his rookie season with the Sixers, but there's no question that his offensive game needs some work.
Noel shot just 28.8 percent on attempts 3-10 feet from the basket, but the good news is that both he and head coach Brett Brown are feeling good about the progress he's making in improving his jumpshot.
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