Sixers offseason

[BigEd76]

the what classic?  no idea


Anyway, here's some more reading material:

Memphis newspaper article on Carney

"We thought he was gonna go a little higher, but at the end of the day the most important thing is the fit," [agent Chris] Emens said. "You look at the 76ers' lineup and add Rodney to it, and all of a sudden you have a team, with Allen Iverson, Samuel Dalembert, Andre Iguodala and Chris Webber, that is as fast and athletic as any in the NBA."

This guy obviously hasn't watched Webber lately...


Seattle newspaper article on Jones

"I'm speechless right now," the emotional Jones said from his parents' house in Compton, Calif. "I'm just happy this is over with and I'm able to celebrate and I'm not unhappy and crying. I just want to show the 76ers what I'm worth."

GoHuskies.com quotes from Jones

On ending up in Philadelphia:

"I'm happy somebody wanted me. When they traded to get me, that shows interest also that they wanted to get me. I'm happy to be somewhere where I'm wanted. I heard they lack a defensive presence in that position that I play. I feel I have a great opportunity to step in and contribute to the team immediately.
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On concerns that he might be traded to another team:

"I can always think that, but I'm pretty sure that Philadelphia likes me a lot and they want me to come in and stay with them for as long as I can. I've got to stay positive if they do trade me. That's just how it is. I'm not going to think about that every night I go to sleep."

On having the same name as former 76ers standout Bobby Jones:

"It's kind of a coincidence that in my house back in Seattle I was given a framed picture of Bobby Jones from the Sixers with his autograph. I had it in my room right next to a stack of DVDs on my table. It was in the corner, nothing special. Maybe I should have looked at that as a sign that I was going to the Sixers or something. I got it about five months ago. Ever since I was young people have always brought to my attention everything that has Bobby Jones. I always heard jokes about the golfer."

On where Philadelphia staff said he fits in:

"I was kind of surprised because I didn't work out for them at all. Throughout this whole process my agent really never talked to me about Philadelphia. When the draft started, he told me that Philadelphia was going to try to get me. That shows to me that they are interested a lot. If I didn't work out for them and I didn't make a trip down there I'm pretty sure they still did their homework. They know what my strengths are and that is to play defense, bring energy and rebound. I heard that's a lot of things that they lack as a whole on their team. I'm willing and able to do whatever they want me to do because this is a job now and I'm all about the team concept."

[The BIGSTUD]

I'm glad we didn't take Marcus Williams. He'll be a solid NBA point guard, but he'll never be a star. He'll never score a big amount of points and he doesn't play defense. He has good court vision and can penetrate some. Carney has a chance at being a star though. He has a nice shot and great athleticism.

Where the hell will Boston play AI if we trade with them? They said they could play Telfair and AI at the same time. A Telfair and AI backcourt? Ouch.

But we better get Jefferson in return. I don't care between Telfair and Rondo, and we better get Gerald Green back or a future first too.

[Magical_Retard]

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.

yea but u battle against them record wise. thats why TO going to Dallas was considered especially bad.

i still dont get this talk of trading AI to Boston..to me this deal comes off as just dealing AI just for the sake of dealing him.

i rather they entertain better options or trade WEBBER and or Dalembert b4 they trade AI just cause and help a divisional rival become a playoff contender.

[SunMo]

this isn't about next year, this is about years from now.

and do you really think a team of AI and Paul Pierce is going to light the world on fire?

[The BIGSTUD]

I think there is little interest out there for AI. Actually, take that back. There probably is a good deal of interest, but for what the Sixers want, there probably isn't a lot of takers. I think Billy wants good young players in return and most teams won't part with their young studs for AI.

Boston might be the only team willing to. They have a lot of young players. West, Rondo, Telfair, Green, Jefferson.

This team needs a guard and a big. West and Jefferson both fit the bill. Also they both can play defense.

[reese125]

this isn't about next year, this is about years from now.

and do you really think a team of AI and Paul Pierce is going to light the world on fire?

Mo my man, thats a hell of a combo. When you have a 1-2 punch like that with a supporting cast it makes a world of a difference. They would be one of the best tandems in the league

[ice grillin you]

id kill to get felton

hes gonna be a great point guard in this league

[reese125]

correct sir

[Magical_Retard]

this isn't about next year, this is about years from now.

and do you really think a team of AI and Paul Pierce is going to light the world on fire?

well im a Iverson fan so maybe im biased but i think any team he goes on immediately becomes better and a playoff contender. and yes i do think a team of pierce and iverson would be better than anything the celtics have right now. i dont know i just dont wanna see AI playing for the celtics. if anything do the charlotte trade, get thier top 3 protected pick and since we will end up in the lottery again maybe we can have 2 top 10 picks in next yrs draft...which promises to have better talent.

[SunMo]

Mo my man, thats a hell of a combo. When you have a 1-2 punch like that with a supporting cast it makes a world of a difference. They would be one of the best tandems in the league

in fantasy basketball it's a great combo.  but do you really think there is enough shots to go around for both AI and Pierce, not to mention how bad their defense will be?

[reese125]

fantasy or no fantasy those kind of players get their points regardless of the situation. If they were able to keep Wally too....division champs

but theres no shot

[Magical_Retard]

Mo my man, thats a hell of a combo. When you have a 1-2 punch like that with a supporting cast it makes a world of a difference. They would be one of the best tandems in the league

in fantasy basketball it's a great combo.  but do you really think there is enough shots to go around for both AI and Pierce, not to mention how bad their defense will be?

considering AI avg 7 some ASSISTS on a Sixers team where he is the #1 option i think he play within the system in Boston, score his points, and still have enough shots for Pierce.

if thats the deal they are going to settle for...i rather they try to work a trade with dalembert and or webber.

[reese125]

the Charlotte deal is nice with the future picks, Felton and getting Gerald Wallace would be a HUGE upgrade for our defense--but he has serious physical limitations. I saw almost every one of Charlottes games this year and Wallace is a friggin monster in blocks, steals and boards--plus he can score

Ed already mentioned the salary matchups which is problem. Plus, Jordan has already mentioned Felton is the PG of the franchise. Brevin Knight will either play the back up roll or be traded this summer. Knight is another player I would covet because he is a true PG.

Every team will inquire about AI and they should, but majority will not be feasible

[hunt]

i think he play within the system in Boston, score his points, and still have enough shots for Pierce.

are you talking about the same a1 we've all watched for the past 10 years?


bah!   

[reese125]

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