Warning: Vescey. You know the drill.
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An attempted restructuring of the 76ers also is in broad progress. Confronted with dwindling head counts, a failure to make the playoffs and a murky future, management is committed to rebuilding. In all likelihood, that means Allen Iverson will be sacrificed for reputable youth and numerous first-round draft picks, not a Kenyon Martin-type long-term contract.
The City of Brotherly Love still fervently feels Iverson. Still, more and more of its fans have stopped "paying" homage where it counts, at the gate. At the same time, strictly on account of A.I., the 76ers are the league's second-biggest road draw.
Denver was intensely interested in acquiring Iverson (for the above mentioned package) at trading deadline this past February. Memphis and Atlanta would be foolish not to seize the opportunity and do whatever it takes to tempt the 76ers here and now. Meanwhile, Samuel Dalembert is definite to be relocated. Despite a fairly prohibitive contract, numerous teams continue to find the 7-footer appealing. Contrary to reports, the Grizzlies don't have the slightest interest in the Jamaal Magloire, one year away from demanding unrealistic compensation for his pedestrian services.
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Well, here's the athletic, shot-blocking rebounder we've been searching for. He can be an idiot out there on the court, but when he's having a "good IQ" day, he can be very helpful, especially to Pau. Actually, he'd be the most productive NBA center this city has ever seen. Which is kinda sad.
Freakish long arms, can run the floor, blocked 2.4 shots per game last year. Relatively reasonable contract.
We aren't going to get him obviously, since the "sale" will cut spending and our current front office is quickly becoming one of the most inept and out-of-touch in the league. But if I could propose a deal, it'd be Eddie Jones for Dalembert + whatever filler they want to give us.
This is, of course, if we can't deal EJ for a disgruntled 18-20 ppg wing player.
OT: Dalembert a "definite" to be traded
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