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Hey all. It's been an interesting offseason for sure. Hope this hasn't been posted yet. if so I apologize.. Here are my thoughts on possible stats for our main players this upcoming season.

Dalembert- 10.5ppg, 10.5rpg, 2.0bpg
Brand------- 19ppg, 10.5rpg, 1.5bpg
T. Young---- 12 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 48% shooting
Iggy----------- 18.5 ppg, 5rpg, 5apg, 2spg
A. Miller------14ppg, 8.5apg
L. Williams----12ppg, 4apg, 1.5spg,

I do think Green will have a better season off the bench this year, with a lot to prove.
I'm predicting a balanced scoring attack, with Miller setting everyone up, I don't see our top scorer averaging much more per game than the second and third leading scorer. I'm sure there will be many who disagree with my predictions, thus opening up the debate.. What does everyone think?

Dalembert - 9.6ppg, 9.8rpg,, 2.29bpg
Brand - 20.3ppg, 10.7rpg, 2.1bpg
Young - 13ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.2apg
Iguodala - 17.4ppg, 5.7rpg, 5.2apg, 1.9spg
Miller - 13.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 8.2apg
Williams - 13.7ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.9apg

Dalembert: 11ppg 9.5rpg 2.8bpg
With the addition of a 10rpg player in Elton Brand, I think Daly's rebounding number will decrease but not in a large margin. And because Daly's IQ can't handle too many stuffs at the same time , now he could focused more on his shot blocking thus I can see his shotblocking numbers increased from 2.3bpg to 2.8bpg. Lastly, the basis for the increased in scoring is I compared it with Kedrick Perkins' situation who's scoring increased with the addition of KG.

Elton Brand: 22ppg 9rpg 1.75bpg
Contrary to what many people believe, I think Elton Brand's scoring number won't drop because he is the main focal point of this team's offense. I mean, we don't have a legit scorer other than Brand. His rebounding and blocks per game, it's pretty much the same. Although his blocks shall decrease a bit playing alongside a shotblocker like Daly.

Thaddeus Young: 14ppg 3.5rpg 2apg
At the last couple months of the season, young was averaging 11ppg. I think with a more comfortable role and a much improved game this offseason, we might see a increased in his scoring. I say 14ppg to make it more realistic. But I can see it increasing to around 15-16ppg, depending on his touches this season.

Andre Iguodala: 17.8ppg 4.5rpg 5.3apg on 46FG% and 353pt%
With the addition of Elton Brand and how Thaddeus Young has improved his scoring ability this offseason, it's most probably that we'll see less scoring opportunity for Andre Iguodala.

Andre Miller: 11.5ppg 3.5rpg 8apg
Like in Iguodala's situation, I think Andre Miller's scoring shall drop. He's going to be the guy who needs to sacrifice his scoring to give more shot attempts for Young, Brand, and Iggy. And with a low post scorer in Brand, we don't need that much scoring from ANdre Miller. We need him more with his ability to distribute the ball.

Louis Williams: 14ppg 3apg
The biggest thing that is hindering his increase in scoring is playing time. As long as Andre Miller is here, he'll be playing off the bench and be our spark plug on offense. He is arguably the most improved player on this team ever since he arrived on this team. And with his natural ability to score, I won't be surprised if he could score 14-15ppg off the bench. I still think that Louis Williams needs to improve his defensive ability, once he can get there at the same level with guys like Andre Miller, Iggy or Young I think we will see a power struggle next season at the PG position between Miller and Louis Williams.

I would not be so quick as to assume that Thad Young will be our starting SF from day 1. In fact, his summer league play showed that his SF skills are still very limited and while many of us would be disappointed, I would not be the least surprised if the starting line-up was the same as last season, wiht Brand stepping in for Evans. That doesn't mean that Green would get 26 minutes per game again, but it wouldn't shock me if he at least started games, with Williams and Young getting more minutes overall and more crunch time minutes, and with Rush stealing some of Green's back up minutes.

Here are my stat predictions:

Samuel Dalembert-C 13.5 PPG/10.3 RPG/2.1 BPG.

Basically, an outbreak for Samuel Dalembert. The 4 spot is no longer the vulnerability it used to be. And neither is the perimeter defense. Mean while, with a true player in the post Samuel Dalembert can expect to get more touches.


Elton Brand-PF 24.4 ppg/11.5 RPG/2.0 BPG

When the Clippers finally had some decent PG'S in veterans Cassell and Livingston. As well as a good starting 5 for once in the last 10 years. Elton Brand posted career numbers and the Clippers rode into the 2nd round of the playoffs I believe. Philadelphia's depth at every position, including PG: Miller and Lou allows me to say with confidence we'll have a repeat of the Clippers year. Hopefully, with an NBA championship to brag about.

Thaddeus Young-SF 16 PPG/5.6 RPG

Thaddeus Young is arguably the 2nd best player in the draft. Yes, higher then Durant and every GM will be kicking themselves in the ass for not selecting him. Firstly, Geiger brought up the summer league play. Well, before Thaddeus could barely handle the ball. Now, he was in a situation where he had Jamont Gordan and Junior Harrington as his point guards. Let me say that players like Gordan and Harrington take the teams their on OUT of games. Gordan's best bet is to develop a jumpshot and become a Bruce Bowen. His lack of recognition ability was utterly exposed. Harrington, if he improves on defense could be a Willie Green. We want to get rid of Willie, nuff said.

Now Andre Miller is his PG and he doesn't have to do too much. Plus, even with average handles his strong body will dominate the SF'S that can't guard worth a lick. He'll breakout this year. Mark My Words!(Joe Biden rocks!)

Andre Iguodala-SG 18.8 PPG/5.5 RPG/5.0 APG

We can debate whether Iggy got more bucks then he can chew or not. The one thing that's not debatable is the versatility Andre Iguodala brings. Iguodala's ability to defend, rebound and pass the ball will make this team incredibly dangerous. Iggy is a great #2, possibly one of the best #3's there ever was. If Thad develops into a #2. This could be a scary team for years to come with Speights being next to guys like The Hustle Evans and the truthful Brand.

Andre Miller-PG 15 PPG/9.0 APG

Andre Miller is one of the top 5 Point guards in the league. It's rare that you get a combination of a guy that can score the ball when need be and a guy that can set people up as well as anybody in the league. One Clippers fan said that Miller was an "unspectacular" player. But that's only if your team is bad. On a playoff team(Like the Sixers). Miller truly shines.