76ers let Julian Champagnie go for the dumbest reason, and now he's shining for Spurs in playoffs
The Philadelphia 76ers waived Julian Champagnie three years ago to make room for Mac McClung ahead of the NBA Dunk Contest, a decision that has since drawn criticism as Champagnie now excels for the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. Champagnie, an undrafted forward from St. John's, has become a reliable shooter and contributor for the Spurs. The move has aged poorly for the 76ers, especially given McClung's brief stint with the team and Champagnie's current playoff performance.
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