The NBA draft was tonight at last and shockingly with 2nd overall pick the Sixers stayed true and selected Ohio State star Evan Turner. Considering the Sixers were only team Turner worked out for this probably should come as that much of a surprise but you never with the Sixers. At any rate taking was without a doubt the right move. He's already ready to be a legit scoring threat and is somebody who can be a superstar and leader for the Sixers. He was the college player of the year last year averaging 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists a game. He was also the Big Ten's leading scorer the last 2 years. So he can score, he can dish, he can create his own shots and he can even d up. Basically everything the Sixer's haven't had since AI, that's Allen not Andre, was in his prime. Together with Jrue Holiday he should help to form the Sixer's back court for years to come. It may take them season to mature together, but just having those two together instantly improves the Sixers from last season, maybe not into a playoff team but at least close. The only real question left with the team at this point is who will replace Samuel Dalembert as the defensive stopper at the basket. It will be interesting to see if the Sixers have any more moves up their sleeves to answer that question.
2 comments:
Thank goodness the Sixers didnt do something rediculous with such a good draft pick. Evan Turner was definately the right choice in my opinion and like you said he'll be able to improve the Sixers right away. I cant wait to see him in action. On the center note I hope the Sixers make some "magical" trade and pick up Dwight Howard even thought that is almost certain not to happen.
-to ph1llysports
yes it's good that they stuck with Turner. No there's no way they'll get Howard
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