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dcrono3 · 05-24-2004, 06:36 AM

Andre Iguodala has said to be a possible pick for the Sixers this year. What do you like or dislike about Iguodala?

Personally I think Iguodala would be a pretty good pick for the Sixers. First, he can play a variety of positions. He can play SG and probably SF as well, and has a decent handle so he could play a bit of PG or at least point forward. SF and PG are both positions that the Sixers need depth this season, so Iguodala's versatility would be a plus.

Second, Iguodala is atruely great athlete and has a great deal of potential. The Sixer's wouldn't be getting a career role player but a guy would could really turn into a special player. Of course that isn't for sure but Iguodala could potentially be a franchise player if he really pans out.

Third, Iguodala's style of play would fit the Sixers well. The main knock on Iguodala right now seems to be inexperience and some doubt that he might not be able to score a lot in the NBA. Well, on the Sixers, you don't have to be a great scorer. The Sixers a few years ago were successful because they surrounded Iverson with a bunch of capable role players. These players aren't people you would want to lead your team in scoring, but they werent scrubs either. They did the little parts of basketball well and left the scoring to Iverson. These players could hit an open shot and score occasionally too. Iguodala is a decent enough scorer, and he won't be asked to score for the Sixers anyway, so he could polish his offensive game while still playing a vital role for the Sixers. Iguodala really excels on the little things in basketball. He is a great defender and a capable rebounder. He has great court vision and is an unselfish player, making him great at assists and seeming like the perfect complement to Iverson. I have heard a few comparisons to Scottie Pippen. Obviously Iguodala is not at Pippen's level yet and may not ever be, but they seem to be similar enough players. Jordan was finally able to get over the hump after Pippen arrived because their styles fit each other. A player who does the little bits well and a great scorer. Hoping Iverson and Iguodala to turn out to be Jordan and Pippen is obviously a dream, but I honestly believe that Iverson and Iguodala's stlye will fit the other's and they could be a good duo.

Anyway, I would be happy if the Sixers pick Iguodala on draft day, how about you guys?

**BEEZ** · 05-24-2004, 07:13 AM

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Originally posted by dcrono3!
Andre Iguodala has said to be a possible pick for the Sixers this year. What do you like or dislike about Iguodala?

Personally I think Iguodala would be a pretty good pick for the Sixers. First, he can play a variety of positions. He can play SG and probably SF as well, and has a decent handle so he could play a bit of PG or at least point forward. SF and PG are both positions that the Sixers need depth this season, so Iguodala's versatility would be a plus.

Second, Iguodala is atruely great athlete and has a great deal of potential. The Sixer's wouldn't be getting a career role player but a guy would could really turn into a special player. Of course that isn't for sure but Iguodala could potentially be a franchise player if he really pans out.

Third, Iguodala's style of play would fit the Sixers well. The main knock on Iguodala right now seems to be inexperience and some doubt that he might not be able to score a lot in the NBA. Well, on the Sixers, you don't have to be a great scorer. The Sixers a few years ago were successful because they surrounded Iverson with a bunch of capable role players. These players aren't people you would want to lead your team in scoring, but they werent scrubs either. They did the little parts of basketball well and left the scoring to Iverson. These players could hit an open shot and score occasionally too. Iguodala is a decent enough scorer, and he won't be asked to score for the Sixers anyway, so he could polish his offensive game while still playing a vital role for the Sixers. Iguodala really excels on the little things in basketball. He is a great defender and a capable rebounder. He has great court vision and is an unselfish player, making him great at assists and seeming like the perfect complement to Iverson. I have heard a few comparisons to Scottie Pippen. Obviously Iguodala is not at Pippen's level yet and may not ever be, but they seem to be similar enough players. Jordan was finally able to get over the hump after Pippen arrived because their styles fit each other. A player who does the little bits well and a great scorer. Hoping Iverson and Iguodala to turn out to be Jordan and Pippen is obviously a dream, but I honestly believe that Iverson and Iguodala's stlye will fit the other's and they could be a good duo.

Anyway, I would be happy if the Sixers pick Iguodala on draft day, how about you guys?

Great post Dcrono, but personally I would go witht he high schooler JR Smith

**Coatesvillain** · 05-24-2004, 07:33 AM

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Great post Dcrono, but personally I would go witht he high schooler JR Smith

I'd much rather have Iggy than JR Smith, not only could Iggy have an immediate impact on the team, but he has nice potential for improvement. He's a top flight defensive player, and his ball handling abilities would make it easier for AI to adjust to being a full time PG. Only thing I think JR Smith has over Iguodala is his jumpshot.

Now, say if Iguodala was off the board, I guess Smith would be an adequate plan B.

dcrono3 · 05-25-2004, 05:11 AM

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Originally posted by PhillyPhanatic!

I'd much rather have Iggy than JR Smith, not only could Iggy have an immediate impact on the team, but he has nice potential for improvement. He's a top flight defensive player, and his ball handling abilities would make it easier for AI to adjust to being a full time PG. Only thing I think JR Smith has over Iguodala is his jumpshot.

Now, say if Iguodala was off the board, I guess Smith would be an adequate plan B.

Agreed, right now I think the sixers need a player who can do the dirty work and the little stuff instead of going for a scorer. Iguodala has a lot of potential too, maybe/probably just as much as JR Smith. Iguodala can contribute this year and as uch as I hate to say it, the Sixers need to be good these few years if they ever want ot utalize Iverson effectively again. The beating Iverson takes is already starting to take its toil.

**BEEZ** · 05-25-2004, 05:46 AM

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Originally posted by dcrono3!

Agreed, right now I think the sixers need a player who can do the dirty work and the little stuff instead of going for a scorer. Iguodala has a lot of potential too, maybe/probably just as much as JR Smith. Iguodala can contribute this year and as uch as I hate to say it, the Sixers need to be good these few years if they ever want ot utalize Iverson effectively again. The beating Iverson takes is already starting to take its toil.

But why draft another player thats not ready physically to take the toll that Iverson has. JR Smith is younger and bigger.

digital jello · 05-25-2004, 10:47 AM

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JR Smith is younger and bigger.

Iguodola has a better all-around game. Sure, Smith has the range and athleticism down, but Andre could come in and make things better instantly.

dcrono3 · 05-26-2004, 04:46 AM

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Originally posted by BEEZ!

But why draft another player thats not ready physically to take the toll that Iverson has. JR Smith is younger and bigger.

Not ready physically? JR Smith is younger and bigger, but also more raw. You could say that Iguodala is just as athletic as Smith too. Are you sure JR Smith is bigger too? Looking at NBAdraft.net JR is 6'5/210 and Iguodala is 6'6/207. Not much of a difference IMO. I would say a high schooler will be more unready to take on the toll of a NBA season too.

**BEEZ** · 05-26-2004, 06:21 AM

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Originally posted by dcrono3!

Not ready physically? JR Smith is younger and bigger, but also more raw. You could say that Iguodala is just as athletic as Smith too. Are you sure JR Smith is bigger too? Looking at NBAdraft.net JR is 6'5/210 and Iguodala is 6'6/207. Not much of a difference IMO. I would say a high schooler will be more unready to take on the toll of a NBA season too.

Unless Iguodala has been doing anything but eating Calorie sandwhiches. That 207 is a lie. He was about 180 when the season ended. Dont get me wrong I like Iggy, but he cant shoot worth a lick , and I would think that you wnat that from your potential future SG. Both have there drawbacks and payoffs. Its hard to put your stamp on whose going to be better. I just like JR's game and atitude to boot

**Coatesvillain** · 05-26-2004, 07:38 AM

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Originally posted by BEEZ!
Unless Iguodala has been doing anything but eating Calorie sandwhiches. That 207 is a lie. He was about 180 when the season ended. Dont get me wrong I like Iggy, but he cant shoot worth a lick , and I would think that you wnat that from your potential future SG. Both have there drawbacks and payoffs. Its hard to put your stamp on whose going to be better. I just like JR's game and atitude to boot

I see what you're saying, in the end this is just one of those preference type deals, and no matter how hard each side argues it'll still be stalemated. I like JR Smith as an athlete, and a shooter, but I'm getting extremely bad vibes from him. If he turns out good, wouldn't be the first time I was wrong about something like that.

**Coatesvillain** · 05-29-2004, 03:56 PM

Iguodala's a guy I'm really interested in the Sixers getting, but it looks like teams ahead of us are falling in love with him:

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Andre Iguodala, a 6-7 sophomore guard from Arizona, worked out for the Bulls on Friday at the Berto Center and drew rave reviews, a league source said.

Though operations chief John Paxson was not available to comment on the prospect, sources at the workout said he is a legitimate top-10 pick in the draft.

The Bulls have the third pick for the June 24 draft, and while Iguodala doesn't project that high -- although his stock is rising -- Paxson will explore options to trade down. If that happens, Iguodala would be in serious consideration for the Bulls, along with Oregon 6-7 guard Luke Jackson.

''[Iguodala is] extremely athletic, fundamentally sound and plays both ends of the court well,'' the insider said. ''He wasn't officially scheduled to work out here. His representatives want to keep his activity low-profile because he's really trying to get a feel for where he might go in the draft. He's got a good shot and he's very mature for his age [19].''

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Andre Iguodala is playing hard-to-get with NBA scouts this spring and, so far, it's working.

The former UA sophomore wing has not begun working out for NBA teams and yet is elevating into the top 10 of many analysts' mock drafts.

His appeal is an NBA-style body, athleticism, versatility and also the fact that this year's draft is short on quality shooting guards. Both Chad Ford of ESPN.com and Chris Monter of the Monter Draft News have Iguodala rated the No. 1 shooting guard prospect - well ahead of fellow collegians Kirk Snyder of Nevada and Luke Jackson of Oregon.

"Shooting guard, to me, is the weakest point of the draft," Monter said. "Usually, it's the deepest. It's not nearly as strong as it's been."

Iguodala has kept a low profile this spring while working out in Chicago and his agent, Los Angeles-based Rob Pelinka of SFX, has declined to return repeated phone calls.

But while UA associate head coach Jim Rosborough said Iguodala has yet to make any workouts for NBA teams, the pros are researching him heavily. Rosborough said he's received calls from six or seven NBA teams about Iguodala, including Atlanta (which will pick sixth), Phoenix (seventh) and Philadelphia (ninth) while Portland (13) watched Iguodala frequently last season.

Iguodala's handlers "were going to wait as long as possible in the process to get him ready before they get him out there," Rosborough said. "He hasn't gone anywhere yet. My understanding was they want to get him in top condition. He's working out on a daily basis."

Ford, ESPN.com's Andy Katz and Hoopshype.com all listed Iguodala as the No. 9 pick, to Philadelphia, in mock drafts while nbadraft.net had him taken No. 8 by Toronto.

LINK (from Thursday)

Allen Iverson · 05-29-2004, 06:31 PM

Andre would be good, obviously he has wholes but man was a triple double machine last year and his Arizona predecessor, RJ, has turned out damn good. Wouldn't wanna miss on that

ucdawg12 · 05-29-2004, 10:17 PM

i would love to get AI, but Im hoping Josh Smith falls to us

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