The more I think about it, the more im ready to hopefully cut ties with Dalembert and just throw Speights at center... He is not smaller than Howard was coming into the league (maybe an inch) and he has a much better offensive arsenal already than Dwight. Obviously Dwight is about 15 pounds heavier now and he is one of the most athletic players in the league while also being the best post defender in the league. But if Speights spends this offseason gaining weight and strength, Id have no problem with Brand and Speights down low. Then id have no problem cutting ties with Miller for nothing and sending the MLE for Bibby.
And call me crazy, but i think the Princeton offense will suit Willie Green real well as a player off the bench.. As a whole, if the team learns the offense quick enough (Iguodala is already working on learning it right now) then we could be a very solid team. Watching games last year, I was convinced we never ran a play. It looked like street ball.
I'm going to be incredibly pissed if Andre Miller is back with the Sixers. The Sixers need a PG with some shooting ability and Miller has none.
I agree 100%, Miller is a good PG but damn man, we need someone to hit those 3's win needed. I'd would much rather have Bibby or Blake because they just fit better in the offense.
atta boy Speights... almost to Iverson status in FGA's..
from the reviews of the game online, it sounds like Jrue sucked on offense but was nasty on defense...
What needs to be noted is Mr Kurz had 4 turnovers and 6 fouls in 18 minutes... youd think the coaches would pull the cord on the Kurz Project.
im glad speights is taking a lot of shots, this is the time to do it. more he takes here better he will be in the regular season. jrues numbers were bad offensively, but don't expect him to come in a dominate on the offensive end, he needs time to develop, i think he will be fine. at least he wasn't as bad as terrence williams lol.
as for the pg situation. i really hope we can get bibby for a 2 year contract. we offered him a 1 and obviously he would be stupid to take that. but 2 years, we might be able to steal him. i think he is the guy we need to get though for this FA period. He will spread the floor for iggy and brand to get to the basket.
if we had 2 priorities this offseason it would be bibby and dalembert. get bibby, and dump dalembert... obviously
im glad speights is taking a lot of shots, this is the time to do it. more he takes here better he will be in the regular season. jrues numbers were bad offensively, but don't expect him to come in a dominate on the offensive end, he needs time to develop, i think he will be fine. at least he wasn't as bad as terrence williams lol.
as for the pg situation. i really hope we can get bibby for a 2 year contract. we offered him a 1 and obviously he would be stupid to take that. but 2 years, we might be able to steal him. i think he is the guy we need to get though for this FA period. He will spread the floor for iggy and brand to get to the basket.
if we had 2 priorities this offseason it would be bibby and dalembert. get bibby, and dump dalembert... obviously
Yea i just would like to see Speights play better defense and take higher percentage shots.. but this isnt really the offense we are going to be playing next year either.
The reason the one year contract was offered was because next year teams are making room so more money will be thrown around.. If i were him, id actually consider that. Especially if he can play real well (which this system is something that would fit his style). What Bibby would do is bring a starting PG to this team and be able to help Jrue come along. Also, if we are playing a team with a Chris Paul or a Deron Williams, we have a defensive minded PG that can step in and give them hell.
I hope Portland goes ahead and signs David Lee already. I feel like their Hedo and now Lee negotiations are holding up any potential sign and trade talks for Miller. I am really liking the idea of Miller for Blake and Webster...maybe even the rights to one of their foreign guys, they've got like a whole roster's worth of international talent overseas.
I think in an attempt to lure Sixer fans to come to games, Stefanski bring in Iverson... And you know what, I would not be against the move..
"AI opens up. Allen Iverson, seeking a contract for the first time in his career, sat for an interview recently with his hometown paper, the Daily Press of Newport News, Va.
He told David Teel that he thinks he can play until he's 40 and that he only cares about being happy.
"Obviously, I want a championship," the 34-year-old Iverson said, "but I don't care about statistics anymore like I did when I was younger.
"I don't care about All-Star Games. I don't care about scoring titles, MVPs, none of that. I just want to play basketball, be effective and be happy. Be a great teammate.
"I don't even care about being dominant on the court like I used to be. I don't have any more individual goals. I've done basically everything you can do in a basketball game."
AI also said that he'd be happy to pay for the $2 million mid-level exemption and that money is not a factor.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out."
I think he can be a player that understands the city and the situation he is in and will become more of a complete player... And it never hurts to have a player that is always considered a threat on the perimeter... I would have no problem if they brought him in and said "listen, this is Iguodala's and Brand's team now so you need to understand that"...
i would love to have iverson here. LOVE IT. and fuck that shit he can still be the man ahead of iggy. iggy can't shoot. iverson is obviously finally growing up. and 2 mil a year? HOP ON THATTTTTTTTTTTT before the Lakers do.
No, i do not want Iverson being the focal point of the team because then that causes chemistry problems and a big fucking headache in the locker room.
If its settled that Iverson can be a point guard and be a pass first, but still get his shots (just not 25), then we will be much better in my opinion... Ed needs to do something this offseason... fucking anything..
real gm is saying the sixers are showing interest in bringing back Rodney Carney. He was young and Developing the first time around, I think he is a more comfortable/capable shooter now, I always liked his high motor.
Andre Miller S&T for Chris Duhon and the Sixers are asking for more... Duhon had his best year overall last year. 7 assists, about 40% from the three.. 42% for FG, 11.1 ppg, 3 rpg.. Pretty solid numbers for a PG..
Only thing that sucks about him is thats another Dukie on our team and we all know NBA teams dont win with them
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