Where is Justin Anderson?

[LordCovington33]

Less protection on the first would've been nice, but they obviously weren't resigning Nerlens, so you get a 3-D prospect with a cheap deal for a few years. Should've flipped Bogut for another second, but I'm anxious to see what Anderson brings. Can you run with Simmons/Anderson/Covington/Embiid/guard?? Tremendous lengthy h and defensive versatility if you can make that work.

Yea you probably could, especially if said guard could shoot.

76ers should chase Mills hard in the off season - perfect fit and at under 12m per leaves plenty in the bank for resigning the future young stars.

Would have been funny if Bogut stayed and Mills joined, and then we would have had three Aussies in the team.

[kukenotas]

He will either be that, or he will be a good role playing defender and hopefully shooter. We will have to see.

I'm happy to get a guy like him on the team. I just don't like the value in trading Noel for him.

He isn't good enough to be worth the downside of losing Noel.

I'm glad the logjam has some pressure released though at least.




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Logjam got easier? We added 1 more center. How it is easier?


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Who did we add? Bogut? Splitter? Both centers will not suit up for us.

Noel didnt fit for us according to bc does that makes it easier?

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[mithrandir17]

Logjam got easier? We added 1 more center. How it is easier?


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Who did we add? Bogut? Splitter? Both centers will not suit up for us.

Noel didnt fit for us according to bc does that makes it easier?

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When did BC said that Noel wasn't a fit? On his press conference, he said that Noel was dealt because of his impending RFA issue. He did not want to pay max money to Noel.

[tk76]

What are the odds that BB can mold JA into a RoCo-like player over the next 18 months? He has the physical attributes and motor. BB helped turn RoCo into a great defender and both players have similar physical profiles (crazy wingspans and strong.) RoCo has elite hands on defense even back to hi D-League days, but JA has more explosiveness.

[youngcrev]

Yea you probably could, especially if said guard could shoot.

76ers should chase Mills hard in the off season - perfect fit and at under 12m per leaves plenty in the bank for resigning the future young stars.

Would have been funny if Bogut stayed and Mills joined, and then we would have had three Aussies in the team.

Could go get Joe Ingles while we're at it.

[Kobblehead]

What are the odds that BB can mold JA into a RoCo-like player over the next 18 months? He has the physical attributes and motor. BB helped turn RoCo into a great defender and both players have similar physical profiles (crazy wingspans and strong.) RoCo has elite hands on defense even back to hi D-League days, but JA has more explosiveness.

Zero chance, IMO. They're different kinds of defenders. Covington relies on elite length and instincts to be great, defensively. Anderson relies on strength and athleticism. His length is ordinary and his instincts and basketball IQ are kinda eh.

[Sixerscan]

What are the odds that BB can mold JA into a RoCo-like player over the next 18 months? He has the physical attributes and motor. BB helped turn RoCo into a great defender and both players have similar physical profiles (crazy wingspans and strong.) RoCo has elite hands on defense even back to hi D-League days, but JA has more explosiveness.

Zero chance, IMO. They're different kinds of defenders. Covington relies on elite length and instincts to be great, defensively. Anderson relies on strength and athleticism. His length is ordinary and his instincts and basketball IQ are kinda eh.

Meh, Covington wasn't exactly at an Iguodala level DIQ 2 years ago.

[tk76]

They're different kinds of defenders. Covington relies on elite length and instincts to be great, defensively. Anderson relies on strength and athleticism. His length is ordinary and his instincts and basketball IQ are kinda eh.

Anderson has elite length for a SG but in a bit undersized for a SF. His wingspan is 6'11.5", 6.5" more than his height. Covington is 1" taller and has 2"more wingspan- which is even more rare (only 3 guys fit his physical profile and one is Durant) but I'd hardly call JA's wingspan ordinary.

[Kobblehead]

They're different kinds of defenders. Covington relies on elite length and instincts to be great, defensively. Anderson relies on strength and athleticism. His length is ordinary and his instincts and basketball IQ are kinda eh.

Anderson has elite length for a SG/SF. His wingspan is 6'11.5", 6.5" more than his height. Covington is 1" taller and has 2"more wingspan- which is even more rare (only 3 guys fit his physical profile and one is Durant) but I'd hardly call JA's wingspan ordinary.

It's pointless to even throw the dual position tag on Anderson. He's a F. There's no way he's going to log any meaningful minutes of his career at the SG spot. He hasn't thus far and he won't, going forward. He's more likely to be a combo forward given his bulk and strength.

His wingspan to height ratio is pretty irrelevant. All that matters is his wingspan in coordinance to his position. He has a 6'11" wingspan which is dead average for the SF position. Which, by definition, is ordinary.

[Sixerscan]

They're different kinds of defenders. Covington relies on elite length and instincts to be great, defensively. Anderson relies on strength and athleticism. His length is ordinary and his instincts and basketball IQ are kinda eh.

Anderson has elite length for a SG/SF. His wingspan is 6'11.5", 6.5" more than his height. Covington is 1" taller and has 2"more wingspan- which is even more rare (only 3 guys fit his physical profile and one is Durant) but I'd hardly call JA's wingspan ordinary.

It's pointless to even throw the dual position tag on Anderson. He's a F. There's no way he's going to log any meaningful minutes of his career at the SG spot. He hasn't thus far and he won't, going forward. He's more likely to be a combo forward given his bulk and strength.

His wingspan to height ratio is pretty irrelevant. All that matters is his wingspan in coordinance to his position. He has a 6'11" wingspan which is dead average for the SF position. Which, by definition, is ordinary.

If Simmons is playing point forward then Anderson can cover 2s on the defensive end.

[tk76]

Well I agree, if JA is destined to only guard forwards, then he lacks the physical profile to be truly elite. The prototypical SF these days is 6'8 or above. So again, my question is whether he can be molded into a guy who covers SG's and can switch onto SF's. Play him next to RoCo, who covers SF's but can switch onto SGs. If he lacks the foot speed to do this then I'm likely completely out o him as a prospect.

[freshie2]

You have to move out of the guard or forward labels for defenders...Can Anderson defend the wing? Some matchups will work on a 'SG' and some won't, but his athleticism and length does provide hope that he'll be able to contribute. Sign KCP in the off season, extend RoCo, and develop Anderson and you'll have very solid and interchangeable wing defenders for the next few years.

[tk76]

Basically JA will never be a shot creator or create for others. So he has to be an elite 3&D guy to be of value. And his shooting is not so promissing... so he better be able to develop into one heck of a defender of multiple positions.

He does have good measurables from an athletic standpoint as well as a high motor- but not sure how well that will actually translate into becoming an elite defender. And that is where I'm hoping BB can do some magic. Otherwise, he is a sort of bulked up Rodney Carney, Dahntay Jones, Joey Graham type player, which is not of any great value- especially given the unique defensive player they traded away for him.

[Agnostifarian]

In an interview, Anderson said he wants to be known as a guy who can guard 1 - 4. He will help our wing D for sure. Even if his shot doesn't come around, he should make a good target going to the rim in the half court and pick up some easy buckets in transition.

If he starts hitting C&S 3s at a 38% clip, we will be pleased.

[agiaco]

A bit surprised of no thread bump tonight for Justin. I missed the game but after watching the highlights and seeing some of his energy, shooting performance, clutch shot + getting into it a bit with Melo I'm happy. One game but hey, I'll take it. Nice job J.A.

[spikeslovechild]

Justin Anderson can be more then a 3&D guy because he can also use his good athecism to get to the rim. Problem is he doesn't really have much of 3PT shot right now. Dallas was trying and it looks like we are trying to see if we can get him to develop one.

[tk76]

Not sure if JA's game will consistently come around... but his personality and style sure fit well. Between JA, Saric, TJ, Roco... and Embiid, they have some serious attitude and intensity. When BB talks about wanting players who "hold themselves accountable", this is what he is talking about. You don't typically see so many young players on one team showing those traits. And looking at "team culture", you can easily see a guy like Lowry, despite his age, fitting in well with this group.

They actually seem to have a lot of the old-time qualities that endeared the city to the '93 Phillies.

[Kobblehead]

Justin Anderson can be more then a 3&D guy because he can also use his good athecism to get to the rim. Problem is he doesn't really have much of 3PT shot right now. Dallas was trying and it looks like we are trying to see if we can get him to develop one.

Not without ball skills. He can cut in the half court and run to the rim in transition, but he don't have the handle to put it on the floor and slash to basket consistently.

[tk76]

True, but if ever there was a team that can add sings who lack ball skills... its the Sixers. When you have Simmons and Saric, you need wings who can shoot and defend. If forced to pick between weakness, for this team I'd take the shooter who never dribbles over a guy who is more of a combo guard but over-dribbles. They need Saric (and eventually Simmons) to have the ball.

[Kobblehead]

Yeah, I don't want to necessarily hold that against Justin. Especially since one of favorite players on the team (Robert Covington) has that same limitation.