Sixers ink first-rounder Landry Shamet to rookie contract

By Josh Liddick, Sports Talk Philly editor 

First, it was No. 16 pick Zhaire Smith who signed his rookie deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. On Wednesday, No. 26 overall guard Landry Shamet, put his pen to paper and signed his rookie deal with the Sixers.

First reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jessica Camerato and confirmed by the Sixers, the details of the contract were not disclosed, per team policy.

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In 32 games last season, Shamet averaged 14.9 points and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 48.9 percent from the floor and 44.2 percent from beyond the arc.

In three years combined at Wichita State, Shamet shot 43.7 percent from beyond the arc. Here's what Sports Illustrated viewed as his strength's leading into the draft:

Terrific size and length for a point guard. Shamet reportedly has a near 7’0” wingspan. His length and tenacity made him a pesky defender in Gregg Marshall’s system. Shamet couples elite shooting (44.2% 3PT) with a high basketball IQ and excellent pick-and-roll ballhandling abilities. He can shoot comfortably on the move. He checks key offensive boxes for modern guards.

SI lists his weaknesses as lacking superb athleticism and his history of foot injuries should be cautioned. They compared his talents to that of Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie.

The Sixers have yet to sign second-round pick Shake Milton to his rookie deal, although it's widely expected that he should see most of minutes playing for the Delaware Blue Coats of the G-League. Milton will miss the upcoming NBA Summer League due to a back injury.