Two consecutive games underperformed! The NCAA s No. 1 Power Forward in the 76ers is a bit worrying?

In a previous NBA Summer League California Classic, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 89-78. After this game, the Thunder won the first victory in the summer league, with a current record of 1 win and 1 loss; while the 76ers suffered two consecutive losses in the summer league.

In this game, the 76ers' starting power forward Johni Broome's performance was slightly worse. Bloom played 24 minutes and 48 seconds in the whole game, made 2 of 7 shots, 2 of 5 shots from outside the three-point line, and 0 of 2 free throws, scoring 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. He also had 2 turnovers and 2 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -9. Bloom still did not play his scoring ability on the offensive end, his offensive efficiency was still not ideal, his scoring ability at the basket was not displayed, and he did not undertake more offensive tasks. His ability in passing and supporting is also relatively average. Bloom's performance on the defensive end has certain highlights, but overall it is not a particularly ideal level. Obviously, Bloom did not show his own characteristics in this game, and his overall performance was also very different from everyone's expectations.

Bloom's performance was also not ideal in the previous game when the team lost to the Utah Jazz. He made 4 of 11 shots, 2 of 4 from outside the three-point line and 3 of 5 free throws in the playing time of 24 minutes and 12 seconds, and scored 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. It also included 3 frontcourt rebounds, 3 turnovers and 3 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -3. It is obvious that Bloom has not played his own characteristics in these two summer league games. His offensive performance has always been relatively struggling. He should have shown excellent scoring ability, but he has never been able to do this. It is logical that he should be a player with excellent scoring ability. He seemed very struggling on the offensive end in these two games, which is somewhat incomprehensible.

Bloom was born in July 2002 and is 22 years old. He is the inside player selected by the Sixers in the 35th pick in the second round in this year's NBA Draft. According to data from the previous joint trial physical test, Bloom's bare feet are 206.4cm in height, 214cm in wingspan, 275.6cm in height, and 113.1kg in weight. In the NCAA game last season, Bloom played 36 times for Auburn University, with averaging 30.3 minutes per game, with averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.1 blocks, including 3.7 frontcourt rebounds, 1.6 turnovers and 2.1 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 51%, a three-point shooting percentage of 27.8%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 58.7%.

Bloom was the best inside player in the entire NCAA field last season. He won the 2025 Carl Malone Award (Best Power Forward) and the 2025 Pitt Newell Award (Best Low Scorer Award). He was also shortlisted for the 2025 All-American First Team, the 2024 All-American Third Team, the 2025 SEC League Best Player and the 2025 SEC League Best Team. Ellis Bloom should be a very mature player, and he also has the ability to beat the world in the summer league level. Why did he struggle so hard in the first two games of the summer league? In the next game, can he adjust his form and perform at his due level?