Watch: Noel receives tribute video, warm welcome in Philly return
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The City of Brotherly Love still has ... Brotherly Love for Nerlens Noel.
The big man returned to Wells Fargo Center for the first time since being traded to the Dallas Mavericks, and upon checking into Friday's contest, he received cheers from the crowd.
The Philadelphia 76ers also honored Noel with this video tribute:
Philadelphia honors Nerlens Noel in his return to the city of brotherly love! pic.twitter.com/amDc67sjdG
— NBA (@NBA) March 17, 2017
The 22-year-old spent all three of his NBA seasons with the Sixers before they moved him on trade deadline day. Noel said at the time he "never doubted the love here and that won't change."
He's flourishing so far with the Mavs, averaging 10.3 points, 7.9 boards, and 1.3 blocks in 24 minutes per outing.