Nerlens Noel: 'I've been 100 percent for months now'

With the Philadelphia 76ers clearly content to play out this past regular season without their most talented players on the court, sixth-overall draft pick Nerlens Noel was afforded the ability to take his time recovering from a torn ACL.

From the sounds of hiss comments to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Noel may have been ready to play during the season.

I’ve been 100 percent for months now. I feel great and continue to get stronger in all parts of my body, just continuing my growth really. I will be playing in summer games and summer league.”

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“It’s beyond words [to play], it’s been a long time coming. I feel I’m definitely ready and focused. The whole offseason, I’ve focused on being stronger and working on my skill points, working on my shot, which I have progressed a lot with, working on my technique. Every part of my game I feel I’ve definitely improved on.

The 76ers compiled a 19-63 record this past season.