2009 76ers Offseason Thread

[SD_Eagle5]

Lawson doesn't need to slip. In fact if he slips any more he'll be out of the first round. He's already fallen as it is. Teams aren't so high on him right now according to draft reports.

because of his size, he can still ball. He's a lock top 20 pick and I think he'll wind up going in the 10-15 range

[reese125]

agree SD. You got about 5 mugs in that position that are inching past 6'2/6'3 which is ideal, but I also think because of his quickness and FG efficiency he posted for Carolina he will go before the others

I think he has a good chance to go before Flynn, and Im not understanding why Brandon Jennings is rated so high. He looked like a lost puppy playing overseas from the stuff I saw on him. Hes got Sebastian Telfair written all over him

[The BIGSTUD]

Regardless, I don't think any of the PGs available when the Sixers pick are franchise caliber guys.

[ice grillin you]

yeah going 17 in this draft is like going second round in some drafts...its just horrible...and jennings is so high because he has atmospheric talent...i havent seen him play since he went pro and at that only saw him in a few high school games but he has more talent in his left hand than the obese smurf has in his entire body...id give a nut up to have a shot at him...even if he falls on his face at least you have a chance at greatness

again maybe ill be proved wrong but i want no part of lawson...hes regressed since his freshman year and i dont see him being able to go past people in the league...i think he can be a real good back up point or maybe start on some garbage teams but thats it...i like jeff teague whod id take a shot on in a heartbeat way more than i like lawson...the more i think about it the more flynn is not dropping out of the top ten so if they go point i think its maynor or teague....id be happy with teague i think hes gonna be a player....if not him then just go best available

[Rome]

His minutes, assists, points, rebounds, fg percentage and steals per game have all increased and his t/o per game have decreased since his freshman year.

Yep.  Regression for sure.

[ice grillin you]

His minutes, assists, points, rebounds, fg percentage and steals per game have all increased and his t/o per game have decreased since his freshman year.

Yep.  Regression for sure.

please watch him play and not go stat nerd on me...im talking about a pro prospect not his college stats which mean nothing when being drafted

hes definitely less explosive now than he was coming out of high school...injuries plus muscle and fat have knocked him down a  few pegs athletically...he came in looking to be better than raymond felton and hes coming out behind that level...thats called regression

[Eagles_Legendz]

I'm not sure I'd touch Teague, and this is coming from a Wake grad.

His talent is through the roof but he mopes, gets disinterested, and is sort of a hybrid SG/PG.  There were weird stories around campus that he refused to talk to recruits during visits and had a shaky relationship with most of his teammates. 

Depends on what you're looking for.  If you're looking for a scoring PG with potential then Teague >>>> Lawson/Maynor.  I'm not sure if he can run an offense as a prototypical PG though.

[ice grillin you]

teague definitely can...the question is as you said will he....lawson and maynor we already know cant....ill take my chances with teague

its a zesty draft....go high ceiling everytime is my philosophy

[reese125]

lawson and maynor we already know cant be a prototypical pg?? you are baffling son

you do realize that players can get better and improve their game from where they stand now right?

all of a sudden youre pronouncing Teague as the best nba prospect to run point (whos not even a pure pg) and I can bet youre doing so because hes coming out as a sophmore. for some reason you have this thing that any player that goes 4 years has reached their ceiling going into the nba and you couldnt be more misguided

[ice grillin you]

lawson and maynor we already know cant be a prototypical pg?? you are baffling son

you do realize that players can get better and improve their game from where they stand now right?

all of a sudden youre pronouncing Teague as the best nba prospect to run point (whos not even a pure pg) and I can bet youre doing so because hes coming out as a sophmore. for some reason you have this thing that any player that goes 4 years has reached their ceiling going into the nba and you couldnt be more misguided

i have no idea what youre babbling about....who said anything about a "prototypical pg"

name me a college senior guard this decade other than brandon roy who has come into the league and performed at or near an all star level because im having trouble coming up with any

hell name me college seniors period...id love to see how many have succeeded in the nba

[The BIGSTUD]

If the Grizz take Rubio, then they might be willing to deal Conley. He's kinda disappointed so far and word is the Grizz aren't fans of him, but if they could get him with #17 and something else, then I'd probably do it. I like him better than anyone who would be there at 17 probably.

[ice grillin you]

id take a chance with that...i liked him coming out and he made a solid leap from his rookie season...his problem from the times ive seen him play is he isnt assertive enough...he can take a lot of guys off the dribble if he wants but he just doesnt do it enough...to many times giving up the ball for no reason...its definitely a correctable problem tho

he also has a major problem finishing at the basket but the sixers have enough guys to do that....they just need someone with quicks who can run the show...i liked conley quite a bit coming out and id certainly take a shot with him...like you said whats better at 17

[PhillyPhreak54]

I agree, I would take Conley to be simply the guy who runs the sets and distributes the ball. They don't need him to be a scorer.

[BigEd76]

$8M guaranteed for Jordan, and DC still owes him $4M

[ice grillin you]

he doesnt get all of that from dc...pretty sure he only gets the difference unless the philly money is equal to or more then he gets nothing