Possible PF?

Philly Family · Post #1 » by **Philly Family** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:06 pm

HoopsHype has mentioned as well as in one of the Philly newspapers that Ed might be interesed in Chris Wilcox from Seattle? What is everyone take one him? He does like to play with his back to the hoop as well is a young guy and in the final year of his contract, all positive thing in out favor. So what is everyone thoughts....

IggyTheBEaST · Post #2 » by **IggyTheBEaST** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:24 pm

he isnt the answer and it depends the price but I like his energy

ProcessDoctor · Post #3 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:09 am

He would be nice, although he plays pretty terrible defense. He kinda reminds me of Richard Hamilton earlier in his career. He didn't seem worth his draft position. I think a change of scenery could work out for him, but I put about 5-6 other options before him (that are somewhat realistic).

birdzfan · Post #4 » by **birdzfan** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:29 am

Or Channing Frye

Will Sixers Make A Run At Wilcox?
Ed Stefanski might consider making a run at the SuperSonics' Chris Wilcox. The 25-year-old Wilcox has good size (6-foot-10, 235 pounds), likes to play with his back to the basket -- the Sixers desperately need a low-post scorer -- and is heading into the final year of his contract (he'll earn $6.75 million).
Would Seattle be willing to take Utah's first-rounder for Wilcox?

If Wilcox doesn't pan out, the Trail Blazers might be worth a long look. Assuming Greg Oden is healthy, Portland has a glut of big men. With the Blazers committed to LaMarcus Aldridge alongside Oden, could Stefanski land Channing Frye for the pick and a player? -- Bucks County Courier Times

sixerswillrule · Post #5 » by **sixerswillrule** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:33 am

If we're not able to get one of the bigger names, then sure, we should give him a shot. I haven't seen him play much, but looking at his stats, he has played well over the past few years. Can score and shoots a high percentage. He would definitely be an improvement...

UptownPhilly · Post #6 » by **UptownPhilly** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:42 am

Frye is the type of gamble we should take.

If he was able to average 12 and 5 on a Knicks team for 24mpg, imagine what he could do starting on the Sixers playing with Andre Miller, and his Arizona teammate Iguodala.

He can probably be obtained for cheap, no more than our current first and another player, Carney/Green?

He also has size, so he can backup Sam from time to time, in certain matchups.

In Philly he'll have the opportunity to show what he's made of, and grow in an environment with great team chemistry.

sixerswillrule · Post #7 » by **sixerswillrule** » Tue May 20, 2008 3:29 am

Isn't Frye more of a soft, perimeter player rather than physical? I remember when he was on the Knicks he was listed as a SF/PF.

corwin · Post #8 » by **corwin** » Tue May 20, 2008 9:31 am

Wilcox doesn't play D & will want to sign a big contract after next year. Frye is soft as Charmin. Would it hurt to try either player? No. Would you give up value for either one (pick #16)? IMO the answer is still No.

STChaser · Post #9 » by **STChaser** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:54 pm

I'd personally pass on both Frye and Wilcox and pursue Villanueva or Turiaf if we're talking about second tier PF's. Ideally, we get our big body PF/C via Marreese Speights with our 16th pick but it wouldn't hurt getting a finesse PF like Villanueva as well.

STChaser

is1531 · Post #10 » by **is1531** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:44 pm

Roletagg wrote:Frye is the type of gamble we should take.

If he was able to average 12 and 5 on a Knicks team for 24mpg, imagine what he could do starting on the Sixers playing with Andre Miller, and his Arizona teammate Iguodala.

He can probably be obtained for cheap, no more than our current first and another player, Carney/Green?

He also has size, so he can backup Sam from time to time, in certain matchups.

In Philly he'll have the opportunity to show what he's made of, and grow in an environment with great team chemistry.

You want to give a ist round pick for Frye? That is a huge mistake. This guy plays like a soft SF. Why do you think the Knicks got rid of him, after a year earlier Isiah Thomas said he was untouchable. Portland would dump him in a heartbeat. I totally pass on this guy. At least Wilcox can be a force on the inside. Then you draft Speights and Thompson to back up Wilcox and all of of sudden Lou Williams has a front court player to score points. Toss in Wille Green off the bench playing against bench players, where Willie would tear up bench players on opposing teams.

If Ed plays his cards right, the 76ers can be a very good team next year. Ed must deal with reality first and tell himself, I need to get 3 players to get to the upper level of the conference. Wilcox+ Speights or Thompson and Shan Foster. Knockem dead, Spotlight Ed, I am with you.

P.S- I need a highlight reel of Lester Hudson,lol.

is1531 · Post #11 » by **is1531** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:46 pm

sixerswillrule wrote:Isn't Frye more of a soft, perimeter player rather than physical? I remember when he was on the Knicks he was listed as a SF/PF.

You said it all. He is totally incapable of being a backup center. He likes to shoot long baseline shots. Tthe 76ers fans at the game would make Frye a target for booing.