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Originally Posted by Coatesvillain
Thaddeus Young is going to be the Sixers' franchise player. I mean it's nothing I haven't already been saying but watching how he's responded to his first playoff experience at the age of 19 is amazing. He is so confident, and does so many little things on the floor. Despite McDyess being much larger he has frustrated McDyess every time Dice tried to post him up (forcing him to rush his shot).
He's showing some other things that have improved during the season as well. He's hit a few jumpers, showed his improved handle, and showed his improved team defense. Pistons should get used to playing the Iguodala the way they are now, because from next year and on they'll have to worry about Thad too (next year he should be getting plays called for him).
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Maybe. I can't say right now that he'll be any better than Andre, which is pretty damn good. But Andre was just as impressive his rookie year. He was the best rookie defender I've ever seen.
As great as Thad's game is, he's got to get a better release on his shot. It's way to slow and casual for him to be a good perimeter player, and the same is true for his handle. I don't see him ever really being a franchise player, but him and Iguodala together will be incredible for a long time. If Williams develops into a 15 ppg player off the bench as well, they'll be even better. I haven't been this optomistic about the sixers' future since 01.
That game seven is about the only time that ever happened. I miss that "Mckie... for 3!" call.
2008 First Round versus #2 Detroit Pistons
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