2008 76ers Offseason Thread

[reese125]

you're hysterical--

Who cares about about his career-I care about last year, opportunities and progression. Rush attempted 262 3-point shots last year to Korvers 296.

Rush 07-08

PPG    8.3
RPG   2.4
APG   1.3
SPG   0.6
BPG   0.3
FG%   0.401
FT%   0.714
3P%   0.389
MPG   21.2

Korver 07-08
PPG    9.9
RPG   2.3
APG   1.3
SPG   0.6
BPG   0.4
FG%   0.443
FT%   0.915
3P%   0.375
MPG   23.1

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Value for the money is better than Korver.

[reese125]

No question-but there is a reason Rush has gotten thrown around the league-he is a liability on the defensive side and his hustle has been questioned

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

As you're now arguing against yourself, have fun with that.

[ice grillin you]

no its because hes not that good...kover gets blanketed and is someone that people talk about in pre game meetings...dont let him loose...rush is certainly someone who can knock down an open shot but hes not someone you game plan for like the best three point shooters

[reese125]

dude--youre giving Korver way too much credit. He's not even close to the best 3pt shooter. He was ranked 47th in attempted 3pt shots and 58th in 3pt % last year. Sure he can hit a 3, but nobody is game-planning for that

[ice grillin you]

im not speaking on korver and i certainly never said he was the best three point shooter in the nba...im trying to help you with your amazement that kareem rush cant get more than the vet minimum

that said youre an idiot if you dont think korver is marked more than him...unless youre talking about in lithuania

[reese125]

...and Im trying to help you realize that Korver is an avg 3 pt shooter, and Rush could very well be more of a threat on this team than Korver was when he was here because of the inside game now...youre an idiot if you dont think that

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

In basketball, tie goes to the black guy, or certainly "Kareem" over "Kyle."

[ice grillin you]

Rush could very well be more of a threat on this team than Korver was when he was here

well he could be reggie miller

bottom line is that its straight comedy how you cant understand why a guy whos been on more teams than kevin ollie and has had to go to europe to get a job could only get the vet minimum

[reese125]

whats it matter anyway IGY-Sammy is one of the best centers in the league, Brand is a cripple, Rush blows

I mean--its always a pleasure buddy. peace

[The BIGSTUD]

I agree with IGY pretty much. For the vet minimum, Rush is as good of a signing as you are going to get pretty much. But he is a really average player and doesn't do much else besides shoot, and he isn't that great of a shooter. He's good, but nothing special.

Not even close to Korver. Korver has a way quicker release and can pull up off-balance off of screens without even looking at up at the rim. Plus I believe this recent season was the worst 3 point shooting season of his career. Just a weird year for him.

[reese125]

Nobody said the vet minimum is a bad signing--its a fantastic signing for him at that price. His only job will be to  come off screens and make jumpers--thats all he needs to do--serve as a utility player off the bench, accept the role and run with it.

Keep in mind here before you judge:

--1st team, played for the Lakers when needed (championship team with a deep bench) and shot the ball well when inserted

--Lakers trade him for 2 futures

--he played a starter role for Charlotte in 05 at 26/min game and played very well for them. He had a falling out with Bickerstaff and they rolled him

--then he goes to Seattle and hurts his MCL-done for season. 2 of Seattles forwards get hurt, they need to make room, so they let Rush go

--MVP or or some shtein over in the Euro-league

--Indiana gets him, and I already went thru the stats there, contract runs out and Sixers pick him up

Bottom line, you cant judge this guy purely on the fact that he has been with multiple teams.  Christ... James Posey has been on 8 teams already, with major minutes and with the most horrendous numbers...now look--$6.5 million/yr later. Nice move by Ed Stef.

[The BIGSTUD]

I don't think IGY was saying it was a bad move. He was just saying that it is good for the vet minimum, but don't get carried away like he is this huge steal. For the vet minimum it is an excellent signing, but for much more, it really isn't worth it.

[ice grillin you]

yeah its fine move...cant any signing for the vet minimum really be a bad move?

but to take attention away from his idiocy reese makes up all kinds of side things i supposedly said

ie

"rush sucks"
"korver is the best three point shooter in the league"

ect


btw reese rush doesnt come off screens like korver.....he can occasionally do it but hes more of a spot up shooter...youre not gonna see plays called for him...