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OT: Heat Going After Brand?
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:47 pm
by THFM
Looking For A Big Man
Despite what they say in Miami, the consensus is the Heat will let Shawn Marion's deal expire after next season and head for a big man like Elton Brand, a free agent after next season whom Pat Riley tried to sign as a free agent in 2003.
Riley needs a big post-up presence. He doesn't really see the game otherwise, and the truth is, rarely has a team succeeded without one.
So what about Eddy Curry?
Riley isn't patient enough to wait two years for his team to develop, and he needs a big center. Curry could be that player. -- The Chicago Tribune
Atrticle Link:
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com ... 016.column
Thoughts?
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:52 pm
by Johnny Broad-Street
I know everyone's not sure about the injury, etc...but I'd LOVE Elton Brand no matter who we battle for him. It's easy to overthink these things sometimes. He'd be a beat next to a WS shotblocker like Sam, and he'd make everyone better.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:08 pm
by UptownPhilly
LOL at your sig THFM
Wade/Brand sounds legit.
Imagine if they re-sign Marion for cheap and draft Rose.
Rose
Wade
Marion
Brand
Blount
That's a contender.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:47 pm
by THFM
Roletagg wrote:LOL at your sig THFM
Wade/Brand sounds legit.
Imagine if they re-sign Marion for cheap and draft Rose.
Rose
Wade
Marion
Brand
Blount
That's a contender.
That's called a championship if they can get another person to come of the bench who is decent.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:19 pm
by CPops57
I think Brand is close to the ideal for the Sixers and would like to go after him if he's available, but Marion wouldn't be a bad consolation prize if he springs loose as the article seems to imply.
Yes, he isn't a real post player, but he's so good at so many things that it's still very tempting.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:29 pm
by Dedicated_76ers_fan
So many things that Thaddeus Young does.
Ron Artest is more of a difference maker then Shawn Marion for this team.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:47 pm
by CPops57
Dedicated_76ers_fan wrote:
Ron Artest is more of a difference maker then Shawn Marion for this team.
They both have their pros and cons (Artest is a stronger post player, Marion is a better rebounder), but I wouldn't mind getting either one honestly.
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:27 pm
by freshie2
Brand is still coming back from a significant injury...the Sixers are supposed to break the bank to bring him in?? Pre-injury, it's a no brainer...he's a perfect fit. Now, I don't know if it's a risk worth taking.