“He’s a big point guard, a tall kid that can do things,” Jackson said of Wroten. “Our process is going on, it’s a little underground, a little beneath the surface but this is one of our desires, that we have to have a penetrator.’’
Tony Wroten – Little Known Facts
Tony Wroten little known facts:
On Nov 13, 2013, in his first career start (76ers), he recorded a triple-double with 18 pts, 10 rebs and 11 assists in 123–117 overtime win over Rockets. First time in NBA history a player produced a triple-double in first career start.
Wroten’s dad, Tony Sr., played football at U of Washington & Tampa Bay Bucs.
His mom, Shirley, ran track at Washington & Arizona State U. She ranks top ten all time for Washington in 100 meter dash, 100 meter hurdles, and 4 × 100 meter relay.
Tony’s aunt, Joyce Walker, was two-time All-American bball player at Louisiana State U. She was also third woman to ever play on the Harlem Globetrotters.
Tony is cousin of Nate Robinson.