Sixers offseason

reese125 · June 29, 2006, 08:28:32 AM

David Aldridge usually has the nice scoop of whats going on. Hes not sold on the Celts because of the division rival, but at this stage I dont think King is worrying about AI knocking them out of the playoffs. He has more important things to worry about--the fans and his job.

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/14925179.htm

hunt · June 29, 2006, 08:31:07 AM

yeah, i think king is hesitant but hopefully he realizes that he needs to take the best deal for a1...even if it means trading him within the division.
you can bet a pg will be coming back so maybe the golden state (baron davis) rumors will resurface.

ice grillin you · June 29, 2006, 08:34:27 AM

Indy and Sacramento needed PGs and passed on Williams too. Tells you something....

it tells you that mike bibby and jamal tinsley are not exactly kevin ollie...neither team needed a point guard

williams didn't help himself by being out of shape...oh, and he's a thief too. when i saw the interview with his annoying mother, i was glad the sixers didn't pick him.

the thief aspect is way overplayed...teams dont care about that shtein if the guy can play....it had to have been the out of shape thing...either way who cares its not like you were taking a huge gamble on williams at 16...omg we might pass on rodney carney!!....this draft was awful...which allows you to take a risk....if thats what you think taking williams would have been...

ice grillin you · June 29, 2006, 08:48:58 AM

billy king was just on wip

imo he all but said iverson was gone...said lots of teams interested and that there is no guarantee he will be back

reese125 · June 29, 2006, 08:49:08 AM

The funny thing is they both needed a back up PG. Sac has Jason Hart--whos ok at assists
I cant believe INDY is sold on Anthony Johnson running the point because Jamaal Tinsleys injury riddled career is over.
I think Bird makes a move this summer for a point guard

I do agree, Williams should of been picked up based on the talent out there
but the flipnote is these young players are a mess coming into the NBA not knowing what to expect, and I think the owners of these teams are tired of taking that flyer on a guy with a track record and getting it blown up in their face. If you cant come to 1 day tryout in shape, you have issues off the bat

Drunkmasterflex · June 29, 2006, 08:53:47 AM

If the Sixers trade Iverson to Boston they have to get Al Jefferson as part of that trade IMO. Personally I could care less where Iverson ends up just so long as they get great value in return. People can say what they want to about AI and his age but he has really shown no signs of slowing down and still is a 30+ scorer a game.

hunt · June 29, 2006, 08:57:55 AM

jefferson would be ideal, as would a 1st round pick for next year.
and keep in mind that a higher salary guy like wallyworld (boozer or gooden in a 3-way deal) will have to be included to match a1's salary.

SunMo · June 29, 2006, 08:58:36 AM

Carney would be a great pick...if they'd traded Iggy for Artest last year.

reese125 · June 29, 2006, 09:00:37 AM

no question. you better get Al Jefferson and alot more. The equation has to equal superstar value. if that means tossing in a 3rd team so be it. I just dont want another 7 years of garbage on the court becaue King was overanxious. He better be very methodical in his thinking cause its the biggest trade of his life--wait a minute, who the hell am I talking about? just cross your fingers

phattymatty · June 29, 2006, 09:06:58 AM

Quote from: Magical_Retard on June 29, 2006, 12:34:06 AM
why in the world would we trade iverson to a divisonal rival?

Divisional rivals mean nothing in the NBA. You still only play them 4 times a year.

ice grillin you · June 29, 2006, 09:08:07 AM

anyway boston fans would be way more upset with iverson in green than sixer fans

phattymatty · June 29, 2006, 09:18:56 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on June 29, 2006, 09:08:07 AM
anyway boston fans would be way more upset with iverson in green than sixer fans

i'm not so sure about that. boston fans are the first people to fall in love with new players.

ice grillin you · June 29, 2006, 09:22:14 AM

so does philly....every city loves new players if they are good...but there is always exceptions

iverson is WAAAAAAAAY to black for boston...they absolutely despise him there more than anyone else in the league...ive been to a couple sixer games up there in the last 5-6 years and the hate was titanic

phattymatty · June 29, 2006, 09:25:49 AM

never knew that, i guess it make sense though because they do hate them some negroes up there.

PoopyfaceMcGee · June 29, 2006, 09:34:31 AM

I look forward to Bill Simmons' first column if the Celts deal for AI.