From my vantage point

[is1531]

With the 76ers looking more and more like they will pick from 12-16,I could seee Tyler Hansbrough or Kevin Love being the 76ers ist round pick.I am fine with either one of these selections.

It's not as if we have a chance of getting Blake Griffin ,Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose.I doubt we would even have a chance at getting DJ Augustin.I may love Augistine,but the 76ers must pick out of necessity.


If Ed Stefansky does not draft a PF in round 1,people here in Philadelphia will be screaming.At the same time Ed must find away to put fannies in the seats in a city that has the 4th worst home attendance.

Ed will have an ever harder time facing the fans after the summer,if he fails to fish in a player that can help the 76ers for the future.Once Ed sees that free agency is not in the plan for 2008,he will quickly run to the phones to try an orchestrate a trade so all is not lost in free agency.


The question is,who really has a post player they want to trade? The 76ers have a better chance of finding their post player in the draft and can still swing a sign an trade for swingman Mike Miller. Miller is an excellent 3 point shooter,who would alleviate the76ers biggest problem on offense.since they are last in the league in hitting shots from happyland.Miller can play the 2 guard.

The 76ers will do something in the summer,but will it bring some smiling faces to our town.It's time for us to enjoy something besides the Rocky statue. I never did enjoy the statue.

[Cru Thik]

I would be happy adding Hansbrough or Kevin Love on the other hand DJ Augustin is a player i'm not really all that into. I would rather have a PG like Scottie Reynolds personally.

[The Guilty Party]

I'm of the belief that this pick will end up getting traded unless there is a player on the board that Ed really likes.

If we end up drafting between 13-16, I could see the Sixers looking to ditch the pick for either a future 1st or in part of a small trade since this team already had enough mediocre young players who need to develop. Of course, if Darrell Arthur is still on the board, all bets are off.

[is1531]

I would be happy adding Hansbrough or Kevin Love on the other hand DJ Augustin is a player i'm not really all that into. I would rather have a PG like Scottie Reynolds personally.

The toughest thing I notice in colege basketballl is, most teams have spacing problems on offense.When I see Augistin penetrating the defense, it's like I see a guy who is penetrating in the NBA.Last night DJ had a party against Kansas State.He has gone through a cold spell at times.Texas is looking very dangerous right now.

Stanfansky is in the spotlight.He must do more than make a solid pick.Getting a player in free agency is not guaranteed.We need to see something positive happen with the 10 million dollars.Right now Stefansky is running around with a grade of INC,but that grade for 2008 will change this summer ranging from A-F.

[dbodner]

I would be happy adding Hansbrough or Kevin Love on the other hand DJ Augustin is a player i'm not really all that into. I would rather have a PG like Scottie Reynolds personally.

Scottie Reynolds? Are you serious? What in Reynolds game makes you think he's a better prospect (or even a better college player) than Augustin? They're on different worlds IMO.

[is1531]

I'm of the belief that this pick will end up getting traded unless there is a player on the board that Ed really likes.

If we end up drafting between 13-16, I could see the Sixers looking to ditch the pick for either a future 1st or in part of a small trade since this team already had enough mediocre young players who need to develop. Of course, if Darrell Arthur is still on the board, all bets are off.

You do not want Arthur.I have seen him play 10 times this year.He does not dominate his position.Power Forward should make things a little easier for him in the NBA, but I would say if Arthur is on the board when the 76ers pick,they will just pass on him.

Arthur was a major reason they lost to OK State on Saturday with his foul trouble.Arthur killed the Jayhawks scoring 5 points and 2 rebounds.He did the same thing in the Kansas St game getting into foul trouble on 3 different occasions.His foul problems in that game cost Kansas the game.

Their is a possibility the 76ers will trade that pick,but I think it might only be to trade down a few slots. You wonder what the 76ers think of Jason Thompson,since he plays in the worst conference in the country.I have not seen Rider play one game this year.

My question is, how much better will the 76ers be next year, since we might have 12 or more teams picking in front of us? If Miami drafts Beasley and they trade for Mike MIller,which I think could very well happen,which team is better,Philly or Miami?

Philadephia needs to hit on all 3 cylinders this summer.That means they need to succeed on 1 trade,1 draft pick and 1 free agent.What good is 1 hit, when all the other weak teams will make 1 hit.Let's not forget Seattle and NJ have 2 ist round picks.In addition Seattle in 2009-2010 will be way under the cap.

It 's a major uphill batttle for the 76ers,but they must start bringing some fire power to the the Wachovia, otherwise the place will once again be empty in 2008-2009.

[tk76]

I'm of the belief that this pick will end up getting traded unless there is a player on the board that Ed really likes.

I thought we were going to trade the pick- but now that we have slipped out of the top ten I doubt the pick will have much value. A number 8 pick can get you a solid starter, but the #14 probably doesn't translate to much in a trade- while there will still be players on the board who are high risk/reward type projects (like Thad or Sean Williams.)

[CinciSixersFan]

I actually love the idea of Hansbrough coming to the Sixers as a high motor guy. But my fear is that he is going to be a lot closer to Mark Madsen than David Lee. From what I've read that's the same fear of a lot of scouts, as he has been projected as a second round pick in a lot of mock drafts. I'd love to pick him there, especially if we go with a guard in the first round. Then we get go out and get a traditional PF in free agency.

I'm not a fan of Love, he's too slow and wouldn't fit in with this team. If we do go for a big in round 1, they have to be athletic and long.

[Salvistine24]

Scottie Reynolds has some major flaws in his game right now that dont translate well into an NBA team or environment

1) His defense is atrocious and he is barely 6 feet tall...A lot of Villanova's problems are not necessarily due to him per say but playing him and another short poor defensive player Corey Fisher together in the same starting backcourt

2) He is not quick nor does he have a great handle...alot of people compare reynolds to kyle lowry which is way off...scottie is 10% the scorer that lowry is but lacks the quickness, handle, and defensive strength of kyle...he is much more like Allan Ray (in this case with a better handle)

3) As dbods already mentioned with Augustine, Reynolds has trouble penetrating the lane...this is attributed to his lack of quickness but also he does a few things here which are scary...he does not pick he head up and look for teammates on the perimeter when he draws the defense in and the other issue is he always tries to get to the rim where he meets a tough big instead of a quick stop and pop...sometimes he can convert this in college but he wont in the nba

I love scottie as a college player and want him at nova for 2 more years...ideally theyd start reggie redding or malcom grant with reynolds and use fisher in a louwill role but jay wright for some reason has a fascination with the fisher/reynolds backcourt which i believe is severely hurting scotties game

[is1531]

I actually love the idea of Hansbrough coming to the Sixers as a high motor guy. But my fear is that he is going to be a lot closer to Mark Madsen than David Lee. From what I've read that's the same fear of a lot of scouts, as he has been projected as a second round pick in a lot of mock drafts. I'd love to pick him there, especially if we go with a guard in the first round. Then we get go out and get a traditional PF in free agency.

I'm not a fan of Love, he's too slow and wouldn't fit in with this team. If we do go for a big in round 1, they have to be athletic and long.

Speights is athletic and long,but in the 8 games I watched Speights he was inconsistent in 4 of those games.In addition he has Calathis with him,so his game should should be more consistent.

Darrell Arthur looks athletic,but his game this season has been inferior to the play of Love or Hansbrough.I think Hansbrough and Love will do very well for the 76ers.Both of these players have their head into the game.I still think either one of these players could help the 76ers next season.

Remember, these guys are not going to play 35 minutes.However,if they can start the game and finish the game,giving me 25 minutes, I will take it,since I believe these players will succeed.I hope the 76ers draft Love or Hansbrough.Can you imagine the outlet pass of Love on the 76ers,considering the 76ers love the up tempo game.Their is a fit.

[Cru Thik]

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Scottie Reynolds? Are you serious? What in Reynolds game makes you think he's a better prospect (or even a better college player) than Augustin? They're on different worlds IMO.

Yes very serious after watching Augustin as many times as I did last year I would rather vomit in my mouth 20 times and swallow it than have him on my team.

[76erinSJ]

I would love Love on this team. I remember a poster saying he would be horrible on this team because we like to run. They are wrong. He is a great outlet passer off of rebounds which is essential for a fast break team. He reminds me of Brad Miller alot. Plus he is the perfect big man trailer for the fast break with the ability to hit the trailing J. I think Tyler will be a bust in the NBA due to his lack of strength and build. He is a lil better version of Josh Mccroberts once he hits the Nba. Bench player at most.

[dbodner]

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Yes very serious after watching Augustin as many times as I did last year I would rather vomit in my mouth 20 times and swallow it than have him on my team.

well, you sure did back up your opinion. Thanks for the informed response.

[Cru Thik]

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well, you sure did back up your opinion. Thanks for the informed response.

So when dbods says jump I should ask how high? I said I didn't like the way he played with Durant on his team all the way back to last year. I didn't know I have to into a long winded explination of why I don't want a player on the 76ers everytime I say it. Or maybe should I Ricky P it.

[dbodner]

I don't know, every now and then I think it makes a more credible argument when you actually back up your opinion and actually provide reasons rather than just "so and so stinks". Maybe it's just me.

[Cru Thik]

I don't know, every now and then I think it makes a more credible argument when you actually back up your opinion and actually provide reasons rather than just "so and so stinks". Maybe it's just me.

I don't know, I always thought it was better for mods not to bait people on the forum. But hey what do I know. You were off the ignore list for all of what 5 min guess that was a mistake.

[51X3RF4N]

You need to remember one thing though....and I have watched UNC almost every game since '95, so I know a thing or two about Hans....

He might not come out this year. I am a HUGE fan of the Heels, and I know he has said multiple times he isn't leaving early unless they win the championship. And that may or may not happen this year. If it doesn't, I would say 99% he's back in a Heel uni next season. Plus, he is very close to setting all time records in points and boards at UNC, which is amazing. And he may stick around for that reason, even though he won't say it as such. His stock can only go up by shattering those records and rewriting the book. He is currently 330 boards away from all-time leader, and 350 points. That is 10 and 10 basically, over one season. If he doesn't beat the points record by the end of this year, lol 35ppg until the end of tourney, he might come back.

I think he will be a good NBA player, regardless of what people say. He is taking on people who are bigger, more athletic, and faster than him almost every game, and yet still dominates. Even when he looks like he's having a terrible game, his team wins with him on the foul line and he ends up with his usual 22 and 12. I'm not saying the next Sheed or Garnet or Duncan or what-have-you, but he will be a solid starter IMO. Even if fouls don't get called on him, he will be able to muscle some shots in and he has an incredible no look hook shot that somehow makes it in. Not to mention his recent improvement of the 15 foot jumper. I'm not looking at it as a homer either, because I do see his flaws and why people would think he wouldn't be good for the NBA. I am simple stating my opinion as someone who HAS seen him play for the past 3.5 years.

Anywho, just my 2 cents.

[dbodner]

If that's your definition of baiting, you have vastly different standards than what's in the rulebooks at realgm. I asked for why you wanted reynolds over augustin, and said I was hoping for more substance in your analysis. saying you didn't back up your opinion with very much substance is hardly baiting.

[bebopdeluxe]

while I will clearly defer to those on this forum who know college ball more than I do, alll that I see with Kevin Lowe is a winner...he goes back to Oregon, where the fans viciously attacked him for leaving the state to play for UCLA, and he wins the game...played pretty decently in the win, and actually seemed to rise to the challenge. I like that. He certainly seems to be a step above the Aaron Greys of the world, and he's still pretty young. Solid fundamentals, nice outlet pass, decent stroke...

While - like the rest of us - I am in love with the 6'6 to 6-9 guy with freakishly long arms and mad hops, if we are picking at 13-15 and all of those guys are gone, I might be OK with Lowe.

[Welfare Fraud]

I think Hansbrough will be a good player in the NBA. I wouldn't mind if the Sixers drafted him depending on where we're picking/who's available.

I doubt he'll ever be a star, maybe not even a starter on a good team (although I think he could be)... but at the least he'll be a good bench player. That's good value for a late pick right?

I don't know much about the draft passed the top 5ish prospects, but if he goes in the second round thats a steal for whoever drafted him IMO, unless this draft is really stacked with talent.


also, I'm surprised that dbodner made it on someone's ignore list... makes me wonder how many I'm on.. can anyone hear me? hello?