The Philadelphia 76ers are bringing in Tacko Fall, and some fans believe they understand why.
The Sixers on Tuesday announced the signing of a trio of players — Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas — to Exhibit 10 contracts. The move for Fall got by far the most attention.
Several fans believe the 76ers signed Fall to gear up for a potential NBA Finals matchup against a more seasoned Victor Wembanyama. The 7’6″ Fall is one of the few players in NBA history with a legitimate size advantage over the French phenom.
Philly think they playing spurs in the finals
— Hunchored30 (@hunchored14) September 1, 2026
The WEMBY Stopper!!! pic.twitter.com/NpxwZ0Ypsv
— DJACK (@DJACK_RipCity) September 1, 2026
Wemby right now pic.twitter.com/HZxNV9zKd7
— ParlayPlay (@parlay_play) September 1, 2026
Just in case it’s Spurs and Philly in the Finals. You Got 🌮
— BLkAVellii (BMB) (@BlKMarketTv) September 1, 2026
The 76ers already have several big bodies to throw at Wembanyama in a potential Sixers-Spurs matchup, chief among them being former MVP Joel Embiid. But perhaps Nick Nurse recently fell into a 2019 NCAA Tournament rabbit hole and watched Fall repeatedly stymie an in-shape Zion Williamson at the rim.
Philly will at least give Fall a look during training camp, but there is no guarantee he makes a Sixers squad that already has big men Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti sitting behind Embiid.
The UCF alum has not played in an NBA game since December 30, 2021, which coincidentally was LeBron James’ birthday. The 76ers also signed Tacko on a Tuesday, which happens to be LeBron’s favorite day of the week.
If nothing else, the social media material with Fall on the roster would practically generate itself.
