Sixers offseason

[rjs246]

You guys are retarded. Bostonians don't hate black people. They hate everyone who isn't from Boston, which happens to include black people. Seriously, there are no darkies here. It's farging weird.

[hunt]

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

i look forward to dozens of national columnists who know nothing about the sixers' situation ripping them for trading their franchise player.

[BigEd76]

King also told the WIP morning show that he's put a few calls in to Steven Smith's agent...

[BigEd76]

RealGM report cards

The 76ers basically scored two players who fell beyond where they should have. Carney is an excellent athlete who runs the floor and scores instinctively, while Jones is a lock-down defender that any team in the NBA would be able to benefit from. Both players are extremely solid considering where they were selected.

Grade: A-

I like the Knicks one:

After the Balkman pick, I'm surprised that there was not a violent riot at Madison Square Garden
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F+

[Rome]

F Plus?

[phattymatty]

2006 Draft Profile: Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones is the Washington teammate who made Brandon Roy look good.

He pops up some
in these highlights. Look for big #15 who is getting in everyone's face.

The DraftExpress profile makes clear what this guy is all about: defense. And it's not just B.S. The most impressive basketball anecdote I have heard about any prospect in this draft is about Bobby Jones. Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress tells it in this podcast interview for TrueHoop.

The gist is this: when Washington played Illinois in the NCAA tournament, 6-foot-nothing whipper snapper Illinois point guard Dee Brown started out really hot. So, as Givony tells it, they said "Allright Bobby, here you go." And 6-7 Bobby Jones shut him down for almost a whole quarter.

But then 6-10, athletic James Augustine was getting hot before the half. Scoring in bunches. So, it's "OK, Bobby, how about this guy?" Second half, Jones shuts Augustine down completely. No points.

And all that's on the big stage. That's the kind of stuff that wins games. After hearing that story, did you need me to tell you that Washington won? You have a guy shut down the other team's hottest scorers almost all game long, that almost always happens.

OK, his shot is a little circumspect. But guys like Bobby Jones get playing time in the NBA. Add to that a willingness to play second fiddle, and some serious toughness, and he's a guy I'd want on my bench. And just imagine if he develops consistent three-point range. Then he's a big version of Bruce Bowen.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

We really don't need this Jones guy, because Salmons is such an awesome defender.

[Dillen]

I really liked the draft. Immediately after Boston traded for Rondo I screamed at the TV "WHAT THE HELL FOR??" Then I realized about 2 minutes later he'd be a trading chip hopefully for AI.

I like Carney. He's Iguodala with a better jumpshot and less polished defensively. As long as AI is traded, he'll be the starter at SG.

I didnt really know much about Jones but it seems like a smart move. Hopefully they can let Salmons go and let Jones take his place, only he can play defense.

[Dillen]

Philadelphia acquires the Draft rights to Edin Bavcic from Toronto for cash considerations.

Anyone see this? I cant find a prospect profile on him anywhere. Wasnt this the guy that Bilas said would have been like Paul Davis had he played in college?

[reese125]

theyll keep in Europe...it means nothing

[MDS]

Carney- love it
Jones- meh

Mardy Collins on the Knicks? Ha. I'm glad he got picked in the first round, but it sucks hes going to that mess.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Mardy sounds like a chick's name.

[BigEd76]

Philadelphia acquires the Draft rights to Edin Bavcic from Toronto for cash considerations.

Anyone see this? I cant find a prospect profile on him anywhere. Wasnt this the guy that Bilas said would have been like Paul Davis had he played in college?

page 94 has some info.  stuff gets missed now because of the 5-posts-per-page setup...

[Seabiscuit36]

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Round 1: Rodney Carney, SF, Memphis (No. 16 pick, acquired from Chicago)

Round 2: Bobby Jones, SF, Washington (No. 37, acquired from Minnesota)

Edin Bavcic, C, Bosnia (No. 56, acquired from Toronto)

Analysis: The Sixers had a good draft.


They added a superathletic swingman in Carney who can shoot the ball and run the floor. Carney is also an excellent defender when he wants to be.

Bobby Jones doesn't know offense, but he's one of the best on-the-ball defenders in the draft.

They still need a point guard and some help at the four, but the Sixers couldn't accomplish everything with just two draft picks.

Don't be surprised if they address their other needs via trade. There's a lot of talk that they're trading Allen Iverson to the Celtics soon. Boston exec Danny Ainge has denied it, but a lot of people in the league are saying otherwise. Word is that Sebastian Telfair and possibly Al Jefferson or Theo Ratliff might be coming Philly's way.


Grade: B+

[Wingspan]

Philadelphia acquires the Draft rights to Edin Bavcic from Toronto for cash considerations.

Anyone see this? I cant find a prospect profile on him anywhere. Wasnt this the guy that Bilas said would have been like Paul Davis had he played in college?

page 94 has some info.  stuff gets missed now because of the 5-posts-per-page setup...

this is not the post you're looking for...

docking bay 94...