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On June 24th, Evan Turner was selected second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2010 NBA draft. The Sixers, for once, have made the right move.
Turner is a versatile player. He can play three different positions; point guard, shooting guard, and small forward, and can excel at all three. He won National Player of the Year at Ohio State playing point guard, but he will most likely play at two-guard for ...
2010 NBA Draft: Why Taking Evan Turner Should Be Easy Decision for 76ers
Posted: 13th June 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NBA
On May 18, the Philadelphia 76ers were blessed with the second selection in the NBA draft. Now there is speculation as to who the Sixers will select with this pick.
My question is why? Could the Sixers even consider not taking Ohio State superstar Evan Turner? There is speculation that they may take Georgia Tech big-man Derrick Favors or trade down in the draft.
Now I'm not sure about you, but ...
Defensive Problems will Kill the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles have a young, talented offense. That offense consists of quarterback Kevin Kolb, wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, tight end Brent Celek, and tailback LeSean McCoy. All of them are 25 and under.
There is no doubt in my mind that the Eagles' offense will be good. However, it isn't the offense I'm worried about.
The Eagles defense is nowhere near where it was a few years ago. Granted, ...
2010 NFL Draft: What Should the Philadelphia Eagles Do With 24th Overall Pick?
Posted: 19th April 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles need help on defense, and a lot of it.
This is uncharacteristic of the Eagles. For years, Jim Johnson's defenses would crush the competition. Now, the Eagles are in an unfamiliar situation. It seems as if every position could use an upgrade. Safety, linebacker, left-side defensive end, and cornerback all need help.
Linebacker Stewart Bradley will return from his torn ACL this year. He should help the weak linebacking core that, at one ...
Philadelphia Phillies Look Geared to Repeat as National League Champions
Posted: 10th April 2010 by Joe Mintzer in MLB
Currently four games into the season, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking good, very good.
Just about everything looks great. The starting rotation seems to really have been positively affected by the presence of stud Roy Halladay. Further, Cole Hamels looks like he may be back on track, Kyle Kendrick had a decent outing, and J.A. Happ has picked up right where he left off last season. The starting rotation will ...
Hank Baskett to Return to Philadelphia: Gee, Thanks Eagles
Posted: 12th March 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NFL
Hank Baskett is set to sign with the Eagles. This amazing wide receiver will undoubtedly change the Eagles' entire offense. His great hands and incredible football smarts will be great for this team.
If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm being sarcastic.
In his first stint with the Eagles, Baskett was a frustrating player to watch. He had the size, speed, and athleticism of a true No. 1 receiver, but his hands ...
Aaron Kampman Would Be a Smart Pick-Up for the Philadelphia Eagles
Posted: 6th March 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NFL
Why do the Eagles refuse to sign big names? Why do they insist on saving every cent they can?
Two very talented unrestricted free agents were available who could have helped the Eagles greatly.áDefensive endáJulius Peppers would have been a great compliment to Trent Cole, and safety Antrel Rolle would have filled a major void at safety. Did the Eagles make a move? No, they did not. Peppers was picked up ...
2009 NBA Draft Retrospective: Ranking the Rookies of the First Round
Posted: 4th March 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NBA
Every year there are many different players that come into the NBA. Here is a list of the draft picks from the 2009 NBA Draft and whether they rank as a superstar, star, average player, or a bust.
1. Blake Griffin, F, Los Angeles Clippers
Undecided
Griffin may be a very good power forward someday. However, we won't know until he comes back from a preseason injury.
2. Hasheem Thabeet, C, Memphis Grizzlies
Bust (Big Time)
Despite a good career at ...
I have been hearing a lot of different names for MVP consideration. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant are the most common, but I have even heard whispers of Dwight Howard. But I ask, why?
Is there really any question that LeBron James deserves to be the NBA's most valuable player?
I'm trying to comprehend how Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant are more deserving of the award than LeBron James. Just ...
Will Allen Iverson Be the Main A.I. In Philadelphia?
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Joe Mintzer in NBA
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This signing brings up a question: Whose team is this, Andre Iguodala or Allen Iverson?
Allen Iverson has returned back to Philadelphia and is ready to play.
Andre Iguodala has established himself as the leader of the 76ers and is putting up good numbers.
How will this signing affect this? As of now, I don't know.
Andre Iguodala is a good player. You can't deny that. He has averaged over 18 PPGáeach of the ...