2008 76ers Offseason Thread

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I meant guys who can run the floor.

You can never have too many guys like that.

[ice grillin you]

Problem is, how does Smith fit in? Does he play the 4? And they still have to figure out how to get Iggy and Thad in there. Because it is obvious Iggy is no 2 because he lacks the outside shot to be in that spot.

Iggy becomes the 2
Thad becomes the 3
Smith the 4

Iggy mentioned it during an interview on DNL and Stefanski mentioned it on a WIP interview.

clearly thats what they would do but what phreak is saying is iguodala isnt a two

if they went that direction you would just have to hope that iguodala lou et al improved their jumpers...my concern with that lineup isnt so much the two spot but the defense...it looks a lot like a clippers type team to me...tons of talent around but not a team thats gonna win anything of note...and theyd really be in trouble once miller left

what they really need is a kendrick perkins type pf....a guy that would give them that toughness defense and rebounding inside but wouldnt cost a ton of money like smith or brand

[SD_Eagle5]

Like I've said all along, trade Iggy. He doesn't fit and isn't worth the money he wants. I'd be happy with Magette at the 2.

[SunMo]

this article from Yahoo says the trade with Minnesota is done already

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

this article from Yahoo says the trade with Minnesota is done already

The deal can't be finalized until the NBA trade moratorium is lifted on Wednesday.

So, it's done like LeCharles Bentley is at the NovaCare Complex done?

[reese125]

Its amazing that the Sixers are in the running for a legit NBA all-star to move forward from the 1st rd of the playoffs, and people in here are worried about cap space and possible injury. I find it hard that anyone could possibly follow Billy Kings suit cap space wise..and take the chance for injury--if it means getting that kind of player. If every GM worried about injury, there wouldnt be one player with big-time max deals. Why did the Wizards give Arenas all that money? He's gotta a nice smile? Cap worries?  I wont be upset to get Smith, but Brand is what the Sixers need in a very big way to move forward.

And dont get caught up in Smiths numbers. Yes the guy is young, athletic, can run the floor, can block from the weak side and shoot somewhat decent....but he is also a turnover guy that gets sloppy, tries to do too much, creates alot of opposing fast break points and runs inconsistent shooting the ball alot of nights. Hes not your go-to

Yes he will develop in time...but what happens when you throw major dollars at him at that age and he produces like Dalembert. That kid could crumble with this media (like alot of pro's that come here..then they leave...and become studs on another team). I would like to have him on the floor with IGGY and Thad just for amusement purposes, but I also want a consistent banger in Brand that can back his way down to the basket, get put-backs, still block alot of shots (in which he is very good at) and score 20 pts. With him--you get a 2-1 and Miller could have a field day with Brand.

[reese125]

Posted by: SD_Eagle

Carney established himself as a decent 3 pt. threat and I don't like just giving away a 1st for some cap relief. I know the Sixers can only do so much because only certain players are available, but I thought that was a lot to give up for some cap relief.

Dont forget there is a $2.8m trade exception that comes with that, and if the 1st is the Utah pick they should be good. The Sixers can now get a shooter, even if all their cap space is used up on Brand.

Your sign and trade for IGGY wish might come true SD

And--Brand has his house on the market--Warriors or Philly?

http://www.bergproperties.com/blog/basketball-star-elton-brand-places-his-5471-square-foot-house-in-los-angeles-hollywood-hills-back-on-the-market-for-49985m/4213/celebrities

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

That means nothing.  In this market, he might as well get it listed ASAP.  If it sells quickly and he re-signs with L.A., he can just buy another bigger house with his new fat contract.

[MDS]

BRANDED

[Rome]

I also want a consistent banger in Brand that can back his way down to the basket, get put-backs, still block alot of shots (in which he is very good at) and score 20 pts.

This is all you needed to post. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

reese would be an excellent authority on the consistent nature of Brand's banging.

[ice grillin you]

I also want a consistent banger in Brand that can back his way down to the basket, get put-backs, still block alot of shots (in which he is very good at) and score 20 pts.

This is all you needed to post. 

suprise is that you actually read his post

sadness is you encouraging him to write anything at all

[reese125]

just in case you were wondering...this is the sport we are talking about in here, so you probably should head on out to the NHL thread:

[PhillyPhreak54]

Problem is, how does Smith fit in? Does he play the 4? And they still have to figure out how to get Iggy and Thad in there. Because it is obvious Iggy is no 2 because he lacks the outside shot to be in that spot.

Iggy becomes the 2
Thad becomes the 3
Smith the 4

Iggy mentioned it during an interview on DNL and Stefanski mentioned it on a WIP interview.

Yeah, I worry about Iggy being the 2. His outside shot is horrible. And when he gets locked down he can't even cut to the rim and play his game right.

As much as I like him, dealing him might have to be the route to take.

[PhillyPhreak54]

this article from Yahoo says the trade with Minnesota is done already

Nice.

I am warming up to getting Brand. But goddamn, the injury/age scares me.

Miller
Iggy
Thad
Brand
Sammy

But we still have the problem at the 2 with no outside shooter. Is there anyone they can bring in who can pop one from deep when needed?