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This post is not going to chose a side in that Lakers vs. Bulls debate that has lasted all week (FYI: After 50,000 simulations by PredictionMachine.com, the Lakers were declared the better team as they won 64% of the simulated games.). Instead, this article will strongly suggest that an All-Time 76ers team comprised of — Allen Iverson; Julius Erving; Moses Malone; Charles Barkley and Wilt Chamberlain — would defeat both the All-Time Lakers and the All-Time Bulls teams.
But probably not by 50 points.
Below is a look at the All-Time 76ers squad that would take the floor and bring home a win vs. either the All-Time Lakers or the All-Time Bulls.
Backcourt: Allen Iverson and Julius Erving
I will be the first to admit that this All-Time 76ers backcourt lacks a pure point man and that the Doctor is playing out of position, but given their Hall of Fame careers and amazing skill sets, I am going to go out on a limb and predict that Iverson (career 6.2 apg. average) will figure out a way to distribute the rock to open teammates and that Dr. J can adjust to the two-guard position. Hell, maybe Doc even plays a point-forward role on this team and Allen runs at the SG spot. It really doesn't matter because with Allen's ability to blow past defenders and Erving's ability to soar over opponents, neither the All-Time Bulls or All-Time Lakers is going to stop "The Answer" and Dr. J.
(Editor's note: 76er legend Hal Greer was also given very serious consideration for a spot in the backcourt.)
Frontcourt: Charles Barkley, Moses Malone and Wilt Chamberlain
According to basketball-reference.com each player in this trio ranks inside the NBA/ABA Top 25 in career average for rebounds per game. Of course Wilt is No. 1 at 22.8 rpg. Moses ("Chairman of the Boards") comes in at No. 16 with 12.2 boards per night and Sir Charles ranks 23rd all-time after grabbing 11.6 rebounds per game over his career. So I am not sure if the All-Time Lakers or the All-Time Bulls will get many rebounds in their simulated match-ups against the All-Time 76ers.
This Sixers' All-Time trio also boasts the greatest center in the history of the game who once scored 100 points in a single game (Wilt); an undersized but extremely agile small forward who was one of the best ever and revolutionized the position (Charles); and center / power forward with low post scoring abilities that led to three League MVP awards (Malone). There is no way the All-Time Lakers or All-Time Bulls could defend this outstanding group of 76er bigs who by the way are all members of the NBA at 50 list.
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You hope that, at some point, the kid can contribute, but unfortunately at this point we don't know when that may be. In the mean time, the Sixers further fortified their frontcourt by selecting Jahlil Okafor with the third overall pick in the 2015 Draft. Okafor, whose selection was viewed by many as Embiid insurance, is ready to hit the ground running, and will be the beneficiary of increased opportunity due to Embiid's extended absence.
Okafor said that his role is not impacted by Embiid's status.
"It doesn't," he replied flatly when asked how Embiid's being sidelined affected his role heading into the season.
"My role is to dominate," Okafor continued. "I'm one of the centerpieces of the team, so my role is the same."
While the attitude employed by Okafor is a solid one, and one you look to hear from one of the leaders of a team, it is not entirely true. If Embiid had been able to play this season, Brett Brown would have had to balance the minutes at the center and power forward spots between Embiid, Okafor, and Nerlens Noel. Embiid, touted by many as a potentially generational talent, would of course get an extensive look in his rookie season, which would undoubtedly impact the amount of minutes allotted for Okafor.
With Embiid sidelined indefinitely however, all of the minutes that would have gone to him are now open, and many will fall to the team's newest prized pick. Noel and Okafor will almost certainly be the starting four and five, respectively, and the duo will likely get extensive burn together, as the organization is now forced to consider a future without Embiid.
Okafor and Noel project as near-perfect complements, as Noel is a dominant defender while Okafor specializes on the offensive end. Embiid aside, the Sixers might have their future frontcourt right there. (Of course, the hope remains that Embiid can fully recover, both for the team and for Joel, who is a great kid who is undergoing a very difficult situation).
Summer League provided a brief glimpse into what an Okafor-led offense could look like, and it was intriguing. Plug in some shooters that make defenses think twice about double-teaming the post, and suddenly it will start to look a lot better.
Okafor should have extensive opportunity to showcase his skills this season, which is exciting in itself for Sixer fans who are accustomed to having to wait to watch their prized picks play. How he gels with Nerlens Noel will be very interesting to pay attention to, and you just hope somewhere down the road Embiid can be added to that mix.
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The highly anticipated match-up between Jahlil Okafor and Kristaps Porzingis — the #3 and #4 picks in Draft15 — never developed last night as Okafor played solid (18 points on 8-18 shooting), but not spectacular ball and Porzingis was limited to just 9 points. However, Florida product Scottie Wilbekin put on a show against the Summer Knicks that was something to witness. His watery jumper produced a 26 point outburst that so far is the highlight of the month for the Summer Sixers.
After the jump, a few observations from last night.
Scottie Wilbekin: You may recall that last summer Wilbekin ran with the Sixers in Las Vegas and could not find his stroke. To be honest, in Summer 2014, Wilbekin couldn't hit the ocean if he fell out of a cruise liner. Well, the former Florida Gator is back with the Summer Sixers again this July and my how things have changed. Last night he posted 26 points on the strength of 6 of 8 shooting from three. He is now 13-for-22 (59.1%) from deep out in Vegas. Based on how well Wilbekin played overseas this past year and his performance at the Orlando Pro Summer League, his scoring outburst should not come as a huge surprise. In the past year, Wilbekin has played for Cairns Taipans of the NBL in Australia (same League as Jordan McRae played in) and AEK Athens in Greece. Wilbekin averaged 15.2 ppg. for the Taipans and became the first player in club history to win club MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the same season. At the OPSL he averaged 9.6 ppg. and posted a 15 point outing in which he was 5-8 from deep.
Jahlil Okafor: Again, I thought Jah played solid last night, but not great. Of course I think he could have posted a much bigger scoring night if the coaching staff had called his number more often. It was clear that Porzingis could not handle Jah's physicality down on the blocks and when he did get the ball, Okafor made Porzingis look silly. My problem is that I would like to have seen the Summer Sixers go to Okafor on nearly every trip down the floor and force the Knicks summer squad to adjust. On the defensive end, Jah needs a significant amount of work, but we knew that heading into Draft15. He really struggled to guard Porzingis out on the perimeter and gave the big-Euro too much space to get his jumper off.
They Are Called Free Throws for a Reason: The Summer Sixers lost this one in OT despite shooting 43% from the field; 43% from three and posting a +3 in the rebounding department. A big reason for the loss was poor free throw shooting (14-23 — 61%) which is an ill that plagued the 76ers all last season. Leading the charity stripe brick layers union last night for the Summer Sixers was Okafor (2-7). Three players (McRae; Jackson and Tokoto) went 1-2 from the line.
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The Summer Sixers turned the ball over 26 times, shot 23% from three, committed 31 fouls, played horrific transition defense and in general looked very tired. In short, they were simply brutal for three quarters. A miraculous 4th Q turn around allowed the Summer Sixers put on a 20-7 run and grab a 74-68 lead. However, the Jazz refused to lose in front of the home crowd and outscored the Summer Sixers 18-4 over the final minutes of the game (regulation & OT) to post the win.
After the jump, a few observations from the final game of the Utah Jazz Summer League.
Jahlil Okafor: I'll start with two positives regarding Hinkie's 2015 Lottery selection. Okafor put on several moves last night that made me smile real wide. The one-hand bank shot after contact and the split of a double team, spin baseline and hit the floater were my to favorites. I have also noticed that Okafor manhandles the pill as if it were a Nerf ball. Not since Dr. J have I seen a Sixer cup the ball in one hand so often and look so secure doing it.
Now for the bad…First and foremost, Okafor looked very tired last night. That's probably to be expected for an NBA vet during the third game in four nights of the regular season. However for it to to happen to a 19-year old during summer league play is a bit of a red flag for me. Secondly, Okafor (maybe because he was tired) appeared to have trouble moving former Golden Domer, Jack Cooley (6'9; 250) around the blocks. That doesn't bode well for when Okafor faces real bigs in regular season NBA action. Lastly, Okafor turned the ball over 6 times last night and on a couple of offensive trips simply had the ball ripped from him (again, maybe because he was tired).
Jordan McRae: Again, no one is a bigger fan of McRae then me, but if he doesn't locate his jump shot soon, he might want to start looking for an apartment in Newark, Delaware. JordyMac was 1-7 from three and 5-16 from the field. He did drain 8-10 from the charity stripe and score 19 points, but like the Summer Sixers as a whole last night, McRae's performance wasn't pretty.
Posterization: Jerami's Grant ridiculous baseline flush in the 1st Q propelled the Sixer wingman to a very nice game. Grant scored 10 points on 4 of 8 shooting from the field and was one of the few 76ers to display a respectable amount of energy and effort last night.
Point Guard Play: Despite 5 turnovers and only 3 dimes, I thought via the eye test that TJ McConnell (10 pts.) looked better last night. At times, the Zona product seemed to have the Sixer half court offense under control and his decision making in the pick and roll was improved. I still don't think there is a spot for him on the regular season roster.
The Summer Sixers Are Slow: The number of transition buckets the Summer Sixers yielded last night (stats say it was only 15 pts, but it seemed like significantly more) was alarming. The first-five of Okafor, Aldemir, Grant, McRae and McConnell are disturbingly slow at getting back on defense. Additionally, this group is lateral movement challenged on defense and they made Bryce Cotton look like Stephon Marbury during his T-Wolves days.
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'The Storm is Over'
The epitaph is a nod to the fact that Penny's career has passed, hence the storm being over. The shoe released in 2012, well after Hardaway's retirement from the NBA, and served as an ode of sorts (It was clearly modeled after the Air Penny II – Penny's most popular model).
The sentiment is nice, but realistically it probably would have been better-suited for Allen Iverson. Iverson blew through the NBA like an unprecedented, unrelenting tornado, felt by everyone across the league's landscape. And, like some squalls of such magnitude, the storm that was Allen Iverson –the dominant NBA player –ended rather abruptly.
The League now lays in its wake; forever changed. Players look differently – tattoos and cornrows are now a common occurrence. They play differently – growing up LeBron James didn't want to be Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson. He wanted to be Allen Iverson. They even act differently- long before Riley Curry was a controversial staple at post-game press conferences, Iverson would occasionally bring his kids up on stage with him.
Despite his impact, Iverson spent the end of his career bouncing around a few franchises without finding a real role, or home, away from Philadelphia. It wasn't exactly a fitting ending to a hall-of-fame caliber career, and it fueled widespread speculation as to why such a productive career ended so sourly; seemingly prematurely.
Upon his retirement in 2013, many true Iverson fans found themselves wondering 'what if'. Iverson accomplished so much, but you couldn't help but feel that he still had more to give to the game. Iverson himself spent plenty of time soul-searching, and reflecting on potential mistakes made, or things he could have done differently to alter the ending of his career.
The man known as The Answer didn't get to where he is by dwelling on the past however, and he doesn't plan to start in the post-basketball portion of his life.
Though it may not provide the same thrills as suiting up for the Sixers, Iverson is content in retirement.
"Me and my family are straight. I'm alive man, I'm healthy and that is the only thing that matters," Iverson explained at the recent unveiling event for the 2015-16 76ers' uniforms.
Over three years removed from his last played game, Iverson remains the Sixers most popular player – a title he may never relinquish – and an icon in Philadelphia: A line several hundred deep, consisting of all ages, stretched throughout the already-crowded King of Prussia Mall on Saturday afternoon as Iverson signed autographs inside The Sports Vault.
"I'm blessed," he said.
The former Georgetown Hoya is staying active as an ambassador for the Sixers, and he recently inked a new endorsement deal with NBA sock supplier, Stance. He still has goals, too. Iverson recently told Bleacher Report that he is aiming to become a professional fisherman.
"I want to get good enough to compete with the best in the world and be on ESPN. I'm good right now, but I could be the best."
The competitive drive obviously remains.
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Aldemir, who showed limited abilities in 41 games with the 76ers in 2014-15, scored 11 points (all in the 4th Q and thanks to 3 of 5 shooting from deep), snagged 14 boards and blocked 3 shots. In short, Aldemir was impressive and stole the show from Jahlil.
After the jump, observations from Game 2 of the Utah Jazz Summer League.
Furkan Was Impressive: I realize we are talking about summer league action here, so I am not going to get too excited about Aldemir's play last night, but I did like what I saw from the Turkish forward. In limited minutes during his rookie season of 2014-15, Aldemir looked utterly clueless and completely over matched. Last night he displayed a skill set I did not know he owned — a very nice shooting stroke — 4 of 8 from the field (3-5 from three) as well as the outstanding rebounding ability that propelled him to the Association. The 76ers front court situation is very crowded right now. So even if Aldemir continues his solid play I'm not sure he will see much time in 2015-16, but it was nice to see some development in his game.
Okafor Watch: Jahlil gave his performance a C+ last night and commented that, "I thought I was better than I was yesterday, working on certain things that coaches were asking of me… rolling hard, spacing the floor, working better with [Furkan Aldemir], and building some chemistry." After hauling 30 minutes on Monday night, I thought Okafor looked a tired at times (you rarely, if ever play on back-to-back nights in college). Still, I am very impressed at how polished his low post game is for a 19-year old kid.
The Sixers Have Length for Days: We all know that Hinkie loves tall, skilled players with long wingspans and he has pulled together a nice group of players that fit that mold for the Summr Sixers. Okafor; Grant; Aldemir; McRae and Tokoto all come to mind right away. However the lanky Summer Sixer that impressed me the most last night was Richaun Holmes. The 6'10 Bowling Green product owns a 7'1 wingspan and last night he used that Pterodactyl-ish reach to grab 8 rebounds and seemingly every loose ball. Holmes helped the Summer Sixers to a +20 rebounding edge last night. I also thought he displayed a very nice shooting touch, so I was a little shocked to see his final stats — 5-12 from the field and 1-6 from deep. Holmes is a kid to keep an eye on this summer.
McRae-ade: I have been accused of drinking the Jordan McRae Gatorade by the other scribes at Philadunkia and after what I saw the last two nights, I'm ordering another round. I admit that McRae has not shot the ball very well — 1 for 6 from three last night — but I believe that is just a temporary cold streak. What McRae showed at Tennessee, in Australia's NBL and yet again last night is that he can flat out score the ball. The kid owns a scorer's mentality and that enables him to be effective in the half-court or on the break. When his jumper starts clicking, I expect several huge nights from McRae. The lefty lay-in he executed on the break during the 4th Q last night was a thing of beauty.
TJ McConnell — Mehhh: I know that TJ was a +11 last night and +13 in Game 1, but I don't understand how this 6-1 point guard who lacks lateral quickness is going to compete for a roster spot on the 2015-16 76ers. Yes, he owns a very solid skill set for a point man (His passing was excellent at Zona.) and overall was a very nice college player, but so far I have not found any one area of his game impressive at the next level. When you combine his lack of size and quickness with a shooting stroke that appears to need significant development, I don't see Hinkie keeping him on the Sixers roster.
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But it's time to stop complaining as NBA summer league action tips off next Monday and there will be plenty of 76ers basketball to watch in teh coming weeks.
Beginning July 6th, the 76ers will have a team participating in the Utah Jazz Summer. Then it's on to Las Vegas where for the first time, the 76ers will have a squad entered in the highly competitive NBA Summer League. As a bonus, summer League action in Vegas tips off on July 11th with a contest against D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers.
After the jump we will examine the players the Sixers have invited to their summer league "mini-camps" as the franchise preps for 2015 summer league action.
Headlining Sam Hinkie's summer league rosters invitees are well known entities such as 2015 Lottery selection Jahlil Okafor; 2015 second rounders JP Tokoto and Richaun Holmes; 2014-15 roster members JaKarr Sampson, Jerami Grant and Furkan Aldemir as well as others who have been with the Sixers franchise for some time such as Jordan McRae, Pierre Jackson and Arsalan Kazemi. Rumors are that the newly acquired Nik Stauskas will also ball for the Sixers in summer league action. If you read this site on a regular basis, you are well versed on those players, so we are going skip the refresher course and move on to some of the lesser know invitees.
Utah Jazz Summer League:
T.J. McConnell (#17; Guard; 6-3): The undersized Arizona prospect (The 'Cats media guide lists him at 6-1) and 2014-15 finalist for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award will play in both summer leagues for the 76ers, so he'll get a long look from Hinkie. As a senior TJ started all 38 games, averaging 10.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and team highs of 6.3 assists and 2.2 steals in 30.5 minutes. If you think back to the 2015 NCAA Tournament, you may remember that during Zona's first two games of The Dance, McConnell played lights out basketball — 15.5 points and 5.0 assists per game.
Deonte Burton (#18; Guard; 6-1): After a stellar career at Nevada where he started 130 games and scored 2,000 points, Burton spent last year playing for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany's BEKO Bundesliga League where he saw action in 24 games but posted unimpressive stats (1.8 ppg.). Burton's eye popping stats are his a 40-inch vertical leap and 6-7 wingspan.
Derrick Marks (#25; Guard; 6-3): In his senior season at Boise State Marks was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America and Mountain West Player of the Year thanks to his stats of 19.4 ppg.; 50% shooting from the field and 43.6% shooting from deep. His 1,912 career points rank No. 3 all-time at Boise State.
Corey Hawkins (#30; Guard; 6-3): At the end of the 2014-15 season, the UC Davis sharp shooter was ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in three-point field goal percentage (48.8%) and No. 7 in points per game (20.9) and was honored as the Big West Player of the Year. Hawkins scored 30 or more points twice last season, and posted that lofty mark eight times in his career at UC Davis.
Chavaughn Lewis (#40; Guard; 6-5): The 22-year old scoring guard out of Marist boasts a wingspan that measures 6-81/2 which we all know Hinkie loves. Lewis was a 2nd Team All-MAAC selection after last season and led the Red Foxes points (20.6 per); assists (2.7 per); steals (2.3 per) and minutes (35 per). He scored 30 points twice in 2014-15 and posted 35 points in a contest vs. Canisius.
Sam Thompson (#42; FWD; 6-7): One scout I spoke with described Thompson as, "a dunking machine". The Ohio State product averaged 10 ppg. during a solid season in which he was pressed into a bigger role then he was probably ready for because of the Buckeyes lack of depth. If you recall, he had a fantastic NCAA Tournament game against Arizona (a loss) — 18 points on 6-11 shooting.
Jordan Riley (#3; Center; 7-0): The undrafted 23-year old out of Washington State averaged 6.6 ppg. on 53% shooting during his final season as a Cougar (He played 2 years at Iowa State). He started 47 games in his career at WSU, including 22 this past season. Posted career highs in points (17) and rebounds (8) during the 2014-15 season.
NBA Summer League:
David Laury (#7; FWD; 6-9): As a senior forward for Iona Laury shouldered the scoring load for the Gaels, averaging 20.1 ppg. He also grabbed 9.5 rebounds per game. Those stats placed him second in both categories in the MAAC and helped earn Laury 2014-15 Player of the Year honors in the conference. A native of East Orange, New Jersey, Laury is a very skilled big who plays more like a guard and shot 47.5% from the field this season. Laury had a very impressive showing at the 2015 Portsmouth Invitational and was named to the all tournament team.
Askia Booker (#27; Guard; 6-4): The Colorado starter averaged 13 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals per game over his four-year career in Boulder, but he is probably best known for the 43 points he hung on USC in a triple OT win back in January of 2015. That performance was one of the best individual efforts of last year's CBB season. In 2014-15 he led the Buffs in scoring (17 ppg.) and was a 2014-15 Pac-12 All-Conference second team selection. He ranks No. 6 in Colorado scoring history with with 1,740 points. He performed solidly at the 2015 Portsmouth Invitational and has had a number of workouts for NBA teams.
K.T. Harrell (#43; Guard; 6-4): After a mediocre two year stint at Virginia, Harrell finished his college career with a very good two season run at Auburn. As a red-shirt junior, he started in 30 games and averaged 18.3 ppg on 43.3% shooting from the field. In 2014-15, he held steady at 18.5 ppg. while shooting 44% from the field. However his ability t0 hit the 3-pointer improved greatly last season — 43.4% in 2014-15 vs. 35.9% in 2013-15. Ohh yeah, his wingspan measured 6-9.5 at Portsmouth.
Jamal Jones (#45; FWD; 6-8): If you followed the 87ers this past season then you know Jones showed flashes of great scoring ability for the 76ers D-League franchise. However the former Texas A&M guard also proved that he still struggles with the 3-ball (33%) and is prone to defensive lapses. Jones averaged 7.8 ppg. for the Sevens and started 18 of his 46 games for the squad. For the Aggies in 2013-14 , Jones produced 13.4 points and 4.1 rebounds for A&M, draining only 37% of his 3-pt attempts (6.6 per game). In addition to A&M, Jones also played ball at Lee Junior College in Texas and Ole Miss. He's another long and athletic wing player with developing skills that Hinkie has stashed in his D-League stable.
Vince Hunter (#50; FWD; 6-8): The news that the glass cleaning UTEP sophomore was declaring for the 2015 Draft shocked a lot of "experts" and NBA types. Yes, the former Julius Erving Award nominee (presented to the top small forward in the country) and First Team All-Conference USA selection was the team leader in scoring (14.9 ppg), rebounding (9.2 rpg) and steals (1.2 spg) while shooting 52.6% from the field in 2014-15, but he struggled down the stretch of the season. Many thought Hunter should have returned to college for another year. However on the positive side, he did post 13 double-doubles overall last season and ranked among the national leaders in defensive rebounds per game (25th, 6.6 avg.), rebounds per game (29th) and double-doubles (30th). In C-USA Hunter ranked first in rebounding.
Charles Jackson (#51; FWD; 6-10): Tennessee Tech was Jackson's third college in three years, but he sure did find a nice fit with the Golden Eagles in 2014-15. Jackson boasted stats of 13 points and 9.5 rebounds per game to go along with 57% shooting on FGAs last year and was awarded the Ohio Valley Conference newcomer of the year. In 30 games this past season, Jackson ranked eighth in the NCAA in double-doubles with 18. Leading up to Draft15 there was some talk of the athletic and long Jackson being selected in the late 2nd round, but he ended up going undrafted.
Steve Zack (#54; Center; 6-11): Typically a Philadelphia college product lands a spot on the 76ers summer league roster (see SJU's Ronald Robertson; Temple's Dionte Christmas; etc.) and La Salle's Steve Zack is this year's lucky local kid. Last season Zack was good for a near double-double every night for the Explorers — 8.6 ppg. and 9.2 rpg.
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The Kings will receive the rights to two of the Sixers' 2015 second-round draft picks — Arturas Gudaitis (47th) and Luka Mitrovic (60th).
Obviously this a tremendous deal for the 76ers as they acquire a very good shooter and numerous "assets" for the future. Still, if you dig a little deeper and look at the trade's impact on the 2015-16 season, the move does create a log-jam at shooting guard — Jordan McRae, Stauskas and Hollis Thompson (2015-16 is non-guaranteed) if you dare.
So, who ya got?
C. Smith: I'm sticking with Jordan McRae. While I absolutely love the deal in its totality for the 76ers, I am not as high on Stauskas as many in Philadunkia nation. Yes, Stauskas is a 6-foot-6 shooter who played very solid ball over the final weeks of last season (banged home threes at a 41% clip in last 22 games; 47% in 14 games during March) and is still on his rookie deal. However, Stauskas is slow and lacks elite athleticism, is a defensive liability and can not create his own shot. In short, he is missing some key elements that a high quality NBA starting two-guard owns.
Now Stauskas may develop some or all of those parts of his game and become a much better player, which would make this trade and even bigger robbery for Hinkie, but that's down the road some. So, he's not my starting shooting guard in 2015-16. For next year the best thing about acquiring Stauskas is that hopefully his hot girlfriend Taylor Anderson will be down at the Center.
On the other hand, McRae (6-5 with 7-foot wingspan) has all of the above items in his offensive game and spent the last year working on his defense in Australia and the D-League. His size, athleticism and vertical leap combined with his ability to score the basketball from the perimter or at the rim make him a perfect fit to play shooting guard in the Association. Stauskas is a solid player with nice upside, but for the 76ers in 2015-16 McRae is a much better choice at shooting guard.
Jeff McMenamin: Sam Hinkie pulled off another Hinkie special last night, acquiring Nik Stauskas from the Kings, but with shooting guard Jordan McRae likely joining the 15-man roster for the 2015-16 season, suddenly the Sixers will have a decision to make regarding their shooting guard situation.
Philadunkia's own Michael Kaskey-Blomain pointed out what McRae is capable of doing offensively and could potentially add to the Sixers roster next season.
"During his year with the Melbourne Tigers, McRae was the NBL's second-leading scorer, posting an impressive average of 19.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was his team's best offensive option, and he consistently demonstrated the ability to space the floor and also create for himself. Back stateside with the 87ers, McRae continued his offensive onslaught, averaging 18.9 points per throughout his 13 games with the team."
Although impressive numbers, McRae will likely need to adjust to the NBA's style of play and lifestyle before he can be considered a starting option for the team. I believe Stauskas will likely get the nod from the day he walks into PCOM.
Stauskas is just a year removed from being drafted with the eighth pick by the Kings, in a draft where he was highly touted by the Sixers and who most likely would've drafted him had he dropped to them at No. 10. He may very well immediately become the Sixers best shooter on the team, although he'll need to take that title away from Robert Covington first.
Stauskas had his struggles last season for the Kings, averaging just 4.4 points in 15 minutes per game, shooting 32.2 percent from the outside. But as Derek Bodner pointed out, he showed a bit of life in the second half of the season, upping those numbers to 6.6 points in 19.4 minutes while shooting 42.1 percent from deep. He was a career 44.1 percent three-point shooter in college at Michigan.
A long shot to start for the Sixers would be Hollis Thompson, who has started in 64 games over the past two seasons at both the shooting guard and small forward positions, but who had somewhat of a disappointing 2014-15 season and whose contract situation needs to be figured out before the season. The Sixers have a team option for Thompson for the next two seasons worth right around $1 million. Thompson averaged 8.8 points in 25 minutes while shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc. He'd be cheap enough to bring back, but his ceiling seems to have been reached as an NBA prospect.
But once again, Hinkie has been able to acquire assets for virtually nothing except taking on salary. Stauskas has the potential to be a lethal threat from the outside – exactly what the team was looking for.
Michael Kaskey-Blomain: Despite the addition of Nik Stauskas, I still see Jordan McRae starting in the shooting guard spot for the Sixers this season. Stauskas was a great pick-up, especially considering he was a guy they've wanted since before 2014 Draft, and they got him going into only his second season. He is a great piece to fit alongside Noel/Okafor/Embiid as he can help to space the floor with his shot. With that being said however, Stauskas still has a lot of developing to do, thus I think he will, at least at first, start out in a reserve role.
McRae is coming off of an entire season playing professionally overseas, and while he still has a lot of developing to do himself, he is probably a more polished player at this point. He can also bring more to the floor. Whereas Stauskas is a solid knockdown shooter, McRae can also put the ball on the floor, take it to the rim and create for himself, in addition to having a solid shot. McRae's size and athleticism make him a prototypical shooting guard, as he has the potential to develop into a nice two-way player, something that is becoming increasingly valuable across the League's landscape.
Jeff McMenamin is a scribe for Philadunkia. You can follow him on Twitter @Sixersblog.
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The organization's selection of Jahlil Okafor with the third overall pick added to the team's overall talent pool and frontcourt depth, but it did not address its overall lack of reliable perimeter play. Okafor has monster potential, and was probably the right choice given the circumstances, as the team remains far from formed; he has a real chance to blossom into an All-Star in Philly. But, while the team has now established considerable depth amongst its big men, there remains a dearth of guard play.
Early projections would likely have the team's best long-distance threat, Robert Covington and the ever-improving Nerlens Noel slotted as the starting forwards, while newcomer Okafor holds down the center spot. But what about the backcourt spots?
Sure, these areas could be addressed in free agency, but it seems unlikely that the team would able to, or be interested in signing a player worthy of a starting spot this summer. With so much young talent still in need of development, it feels as though any major free agent acquisitions remain at least a year away.
One player poised to establish himself, and maybe even step into a starting spot with the Sixers this season at shooting guard is Jordan McRae.
McRae, who was acquired by the Sixers on draft night in 2014, is coming off of extremely successful stints in both the National Basketball League in Australia and the NBA's D-League, and he is eager to prove that his success can carry over to the league. During his year with the Melbourne Tigers, McRae was the NBL's second-leading scorer, posting an impressive average of 19.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was his team's best offensive option, and he consistently demonstrated the ability to space the floor and also create for himself. Back stateside with the 87ers, McRae continued his offensive onslaught, averaging 18.9 points per throughout his 13 games with the team.
The former Tennessee Volunteer will be suiting up for the Sixers in Summer League, where a solid performance could make him an early favorite to land the starting shooting guard spot. McRae is a prototypical two guard. At 6'6' he has solid size for the position, while his length and athleticism provide him the potential to be a very decent defender. He can shoot the ball from the perimeter, thus opening up the floor for others, like say Jahlil Okafor. He can also put the ball on the floor and create for himself if the situation calls for it. Additionally, back in early June McRae told my Philadunkia colleague C. Smith that he continues to work on becoming "a lock down defender". So in theory McRae has the potential to be a very good, two-way player, which are becoming increasingly coveted in today's NBA.
While there are plenty of areas in need of improvement in McRae's game, catch and shoot as well as the defensive end, he is only 24, and his skill set could mesh very well with what the Sixers are trying to establish. With no incumbent, or clear heir to the Sixers starting shooting guard spot, Jordan McRae has an excellent opportunity to establish himself as a part of the franchise's future.
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The 2015 NBA Draft will certainly not be remembered as an exciting, whirlwind, Hinkiepalooza style event that we have come to expect from the 76ers chief basketball decision maker. However when we look back years from now we could view the 2015 Draft as a key turning point in this franchise's fortunes.
Analysis of the 76ers 2015 NBA Draft night after the jump…
Hinkie may not have gotten the star back court player most of Philadunkia nation was clamoring for, but the addition of Jahlil Okafor at No. 3 overall gives the Sixers a much needed low post scorerand potential All-Star level player. Hinkie added depth for the future by grabbing Willy Hernangomez (No. 35) out of Spain and Arturas Gudaitis (No. 47) from Lithuania in the second round. It is highly likely both players will remain overseas for the near future.
Sandwiched in between those Euros was the addition of Bowling Green power forward Richaun Holmes (No. 37). With his fifth pick of the night (No. 58) Hinkie nabbed former North Carolina Tra Heel J.P. Tokoto. Finally, with the 6oth and final selection of the night Sam took Serbian big man Luka Mitrovic.
No. 3 overall — Jahlil Okafor (6-11; 270): Okafor became the 17th consensus All-America pick at Duke in the Mike Krzyzewski era and was also the first freshman in history to be voted player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and that was before he helped lead the Blue Devils to coach K's fifth career national title. He was also voted the national freshman of the year and ACC freshman of the year. Okafor led the Blue Devils in scoring, rebounding, offensive rebounds, free-throw attempts and field-goal percentage. He averaged 17.3 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.3 apg, and 1.4 bpg. Okafor shot 66.4% on FGs and 51% from the FT line.
Jonathan Givony of draftexpress.com says: "Considered a game-changing prospect already in middle school,Jahlil Okaforcame into his freshman season with huge expectations, and did not disappoint in the least bit. He was named ACC player of the year and a First Team All-American, and played a major role in Duke's NCAA Tournament run culminating in a championship over Wisconsin. Standing 6-11, 270 pounds, with a 7-5 wingspan, a 9-2 ½ standing reach and absolutely gigantic hands, Okafor has ideal physical attributes for an NBA center. He's extremely nimble and agile for a player his size on top of that, running the floor well when motivated, and being very graceful with his movements."
No. 35 overall — Willy Hernangomez (6-11; 255): Hernangomez was traded to the Knicks, but here's waht the Sixers will mis…is on loan from Real Madrid, which could be an interesting situation for next season. He is playing this season with fellow 2015 NBA draft prospect, Kristaps Porzingis. Although he and Porzingis are teammates, Willy is still the #1 option on the team as he leads them in FG attempts. He was named MVP of Eurocup in week 8 and was named to the all-tournament team at the 2014 FIBA Europe U-20 championship representing Spain.
Matt Kamalsky of draftexpress.com says: "Standing 6'11 with a 7'1.5 wingspan and a 255-pound frame, Hernangomez has nice size for a center. He's not a particularly explosive athlete, but moves fairly well for his size and has plenty of potential to continue getting stronger. Hernangomez's physical profile, coupled with his budding offensive skill level makes him a serviceable, fairly well-rounded offensive center, even if he still has plenty of room to grow. Half of Hernangomez's possessions come from a balanced diet of post ups and rolls to rim, with another significant portion of his offensive production coming from cuts and put backs. He was the only player in the ACB to use 80 total possessions in both situations according to Synergy Sports Technology—evidence of how his ability to exploit his size and mobility helped him on the offensive end."
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No. 37 overall — Richaun Holmes (6-10; 245): Holmes earned a spot on the All-Mid-American Conference first team and was voted the league's defensive player of the year as the Falcons finished 21-12 and played in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. He finished his career, which was only three years because he played his freshman season at a junior college, as Bowling Green's all-time shot blocker (244). He averaged 14.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.8 apg, 2.7 bpg. Holmes shot 56.3% on FGs, 41.9% from three and 71.2% at the charity stripe. Holmes was one of the standouts at the 2015 NBA Draft combine and impressed scouts at the event to the point that he went from a prospect projected not to get drafted to an early 2nd round candidate.
Derek Bodner of draftexpress.com says: "Holmes' improvement on the offensive end over his three seasons at Bowling Green has been the most stark change in his standing as a prospect, averaging 20.4 points per 40 minutes pace adjusted during his senior season, the best of his career. When Holmes arrived at Bowling Green, he was a skinny, athletic project with an unrefined back to the basket game and without much from the perimeter. Over the years, that outside shot of Holmes' has improved considerably. Holmes free throw shooting has gone from 62% his sophomore season, to 70.6% as a junior and 71.2% as a senior. Perhaps more importantly for his stock, Holmes has slowly developed three point range on his shot. Holmes shot 30-83 from three point range over his last two seasons at Bowling Green. While that sample size is still very low, it's enough to inspire confidence in his continued development as a jump shooter going forward."
No. 47 overall — Arturas Gudaitis (6-10; 255): An interesting prospect because of his large presence on the court. Likely will have a more successful career in Europe than he ever will stateside but a probable late draft pick nonetheless. Gudaitis had a very exciting season starting for Zalgris as they finished in the top 16 of the Euroleague and as the No. 1 seed in the playoffs of the LKL. He was also invited for the first time to participate with the Lithuanian senior basketball team.
Matt Kamalsky of draftexpress.com says: "Gudaitis's intrigue as a NBA prospect and his ability to score inside and pull down rebounds at a respectable rate start with his physical tools. Standing around 6'10 in shoes, with a 255-pound frame and big hands, the physical, slightly undersized center is built similarly to the newly trimmed downMitch McGary. Despite the knee injury he suffered right around two years ago, Gudaitis is a terrific athlete for his size. He has exceptional mobility for his size, runs the floor extremely well, and is often able to compensate for his average length inside with fairly impressive leaping ability. On top of his sheer size and athleticism, Gudaitis is a very physical player. He dives to the rim with purpose after setting screens on the perimeter, gets extremely low and looks to move bodies when posting up, and throws himself recklessly into contact when looking to score. Much of his production is based on his effort, athleticism, and physicality."
You can check out Gudiaitis's draftexpress.com video by clicking here.
No. 58 overall — JP Tokoto (6-6; 210): Tokoto surprised some observers by declaring for the Draft after his junior season, and though some of his numbers were modest, some of them were exceptional. Not many players in the draft passed for 163 assists, as Tokoto did, let alone small forward candidates. And he's got NBA explosiveness and the ability to become a shutdown defender capable of checking three positions. Most analysts have forecast him as a second-round pick. Earning a trip to the Chicago pre-draft combine didn't hurt his chances. Tokoto finished second on his team in assists and steals and third in rebounding as he helped the Tar Heels reach the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16. At UNC last season he averaged 8.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.3 apg, and 1.5 spg, while shooting 42.8% from the floor; 37.5% from deep and 61.5 from the FT line.
Josh Riddell of draftexpress.com says: "One of the most athletic players in college basketball,J.P. Tokotodecided to declare for the NBA Draft after his junior season. He'll hope to show he has a refined skill set to match his athleticism and be a productive shooting guard at the NBA level. Measured at 6'6.25" with an impressive 6'10" wingspan and a developing 196-pound frame at the NBA Draft Combine, Tokoto rounds out his athletic tool kit with great explosiveness, agility and quickness. He'll be able to match the size, length and athleticism of most NBA guards which provides him an interesting foundation as a prospect heading into the season."
No. 60 overall — Luka Mitrovic (6-9; 225): Prior to the season he was named captain of the Mega Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) team. They would go on to reach the top 16 in the Euroleague. In the Adriatic League his team won 20 games in a row, finished the season 24-2 and ultimately won the championship. Mitrovic played a significant role as the starting power forward. Mitrovic scored a career-high 30 points in a double-overtime game against Galatasaray on November 21, 2014. He averaged 8.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 2.3 apg.
Davide Bortoluzzi of NBADraft.net says: "Mitrovic seems to have blossomed the very season in which he becomes automatically eligible. He grew up playing with Novi Sad and made his debut as a senior in Hemofarm Vrsac before moving in 2012-2013 to Red Star. Standing 6-foot-9 he has a solid structure and long arms, but he still needs to bulk up to face the physicality of the NBA level. A solid athlete despite not being extremely explosive, he's mobile and smooth running the floor, and he shows a solid jumper from 3-point, basically in catch-and-shoot situations. He could be considered a tweener by NBA standards, since his game is based on facing the basket, but he has the potential and the technical skills to play in the post position. Definitely a late bloomer with a high likelihood to be selected in the late second round."


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London: Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has thanked his fans for their `unbelievable` support during the Premier League clash against Chelsea, - a club which has pursued him all summer.
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Essentially, we are just watching Panahi while he's under house arrest awaiting the appeal ruling. His friend Mirtahmasb is operating the camera, although sometimes Panahi provides reverse angles with his iPhone. Panahi also figures that he's only banned from writing or directing a movie, so he decides to read and re-enact one of his banned scripts for us. Pointedly, it's about a young woman locked in her home by her parents to keep her from running off to university.
Yes, the layers of meaning are witty and provocative. Panahi stares across the city from his ninth-floor balcony, watching fireworks and trying to resist the urge to capture it on camera. As a true artist, storytelling is in his blood.
He also goes through a some of his own films, looking for key moments when non-professional actors surprised him by finding a truth he hadn't expected. Of course, this is echoed in Panahi's appearance here, as well as a hilarious sequence involving a young arts student who turns up collecting the rubbish.
Not to mention the neighbour who tries to get Panahi to babysit her yappy little dog. But then, he's already watching his son's pet iguana Igi, who nearly steals the show.
Along the way, Panahi also chats with Mirtahmasb about the dire state of filmmaking in Iran, with filmmakers under threat from the government for saying things that are prohibited. This is a political sentence, Mirtahmasb observes, neither legal nor judicial. As they talk, it's obvious that none of them has a clue what the government is looking for, or what it is offended by. It's also profoundly sad, as Panahi and Mirtahmasb mourn the silencing of important artists. Including themselves.
The film is so playful that it keeps us laughing all the way through, even as it pointedly reminds us that Iran is a progressive, modern country with a terrifyingly repressive government. And watching one day in Panahi's life tells us more than a more didactic documentary ever could. Really, this should be essential viewing for anyone interested in either cinema or global politics.
Year: 2012
Run time: 75 mins
In Theaters: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Box Office USA: $63.1k
Distributed by: Palisades Tartan
Production compaines: Jafar Panahi Film Productions
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2014 Fantasy Football Keeper Profile: A.J. Jenkins
The San Francisco 49ers used the 30th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft on wide receiver A.J. Jenkins, but after only playing three games as a rookie (zero receptions) and putting together a disappointing preseason last summer he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for fellow former first-round wide receiver Jon Baldwin prior to the start of the season.
Things were not dramatically different for Jenkins with the Chiefs this past season, as he had just eight receptions for 130 yards, but he was in uniform for all 16 regular season games and finished solidly with three catches for a team-leading 67 yards in Week 17 against the San Diego Chargers. Jenkins also had a 27-yard reception in Kansas City's Wild Card Round loss to the Indianapolis Colts, so he is entering the offseason with positive vibes that he did not have a year ago at this time.
ESPN's Louis Riddick suggested earlier in the week that the Chiefs are "very excited" about Jenkins, and he may get an opportunity to earn a starting role opposite Dwayne Bowe next season. Kansas City lacks wide receiver talent in a major way outside of the perpetually underachieving Bowe, and it's fair to assume some moves will be made this offseason in an attempt to rectify that.
Jenkins raised his profile in the eyes of NFL scouts on the strength of a strong senior season at Illinois in 2011, and it remains to be seen if he has what it takes to stick in the league long-term. It may simply come down to getting an opportunity to earn a significant role, and the Chiefs' coaching staff may be ready to give him that chance during offseason work and into training camp.
From a fantasy football perspective Jenkins is only an option in the deepest (and rarest, quite frankly) of dynasty leagues right now, and that is unlikely to change much between now and draft time this summer. If he progresses toward a primary role in Kansas City's passing game and is able to get off to a good start next season, owners in 12 and 14-team leagues may have to take notice of Jenkins as a potential waiver wire addition.
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If the same games released again would get the same scores then why would any company go ahead and make new games and IPs they could just keep releasing the same game each year and expect the same score, it just can't happen like this in the real world.
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In an unrelated Twins alumni update, the Los Angeles Angels have signed reliever Juan Rincon to a minor league deal. The 33-year-old Rincon pitched last season in the independent leagues for Bridgeport. Also happening today, Jose Mijares reported to Royals camp after a visa delay.


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After dealing with thunderstorms, lightning, and heat, the bad weather stopped long enough for Marion County's 9-10 year old softball all-stars to bring home the Little League state title on July 17 by beating Russell-Flatwoods for the second time in the tournament, 4-2, at Zane Collins Community Park in Morehead.
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Aug. 14 – Bro. Dwight Coffman; Pleasant Run Baptist.
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The color guard has started learning the spins, twirls and dance steps that will be part of this year's competition piece.
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The annual Lanham Family Reunion which is always held the first Sunday in August each year will be held on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Gravel Switch Community Center, Gravel Switch. We will have a potluck meal around 1 p.m. Officers are Floyd Ray Lanham, president; David Mays, treasurer, and Melody Mays, secretary. For more information, contact Gene Lanham, David Mays 270-692-6230, or Audrey Lanham Smothers.
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The Student Government Association is offering students a chance to win a Keurig coffee maker duringthe event. Anyone who puts a photo of the event on Twitter and mentions @MUSGA with the hashtag #CoffeeChats in their tweet will be entered to win. For more information, call Jordan Wooldridge, SGA chief of staff, at 304-696-2289.


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Cross Fit West JaxRead MoreIf you love sports, you'll probably also love Cross Fit West Jax in Jacksonville. Sharpen your kickboxing and self-defense knowledge with a kickboxing class from Cross Fit West Jax. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.4616 Subchaser CtJacksonville, FL US
Ringhaver ParkRead MoreRinghaver Park is Jacksonville is a place where the fun doesn't stop. At Ringhaver Park, you can learn quick and effective kickboxing techniques that will tone and enhance your body. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.5198 118th StJacksonville, FL US
CurvesRead MoreDon't give up on fitness! Get going again with help from Curves in Jacksonville. Treat yourself to a cardio blast and kick and punch your way to your health and wellness goals. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.5529 Roosevelt BlvdJacksonville, FL US
Lillian's Sports BarRead MoreLillian's Sports Bar is a relaxed restaurant with an elegant decor and classic American dishes. Low-fat fare is not available here, so leave some room in your diet. Warm weather brings out Lillian's Sports Bar's highly coveted patio seating. The restaurant tends to blast tunes over an already rambunctious crowd, so be ready for thunderous noise here. If you're hoping to make a smashing impression at your next soiree, you can also have Lillian's Sports Bar cater for you. For convenience, diners can park in a neighboring lot. You can fill up on Lillian's Sports Bar's delicious fare without spending an arm and a leg — in fact, typical meals there run under $15.5393 Roosevelt BlvdJacksonville, FL US
Timuquana Country ClubRead MoreJump from one hole to another at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville as you hone in your golfing skills. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.4028 Timuquana RdJacksonville, FL US
Universal Dance StudioRead MoreDance like no one's watching at Universal Dance Studio in Jacksonville. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.5655 Timuquana RdJacksonville, FL US


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