Lost amidst the flurry of excitement surrounding Game 7 of the NBA Finals Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers quietly made a move that could shape the framework of next week’s NBA Draft.
The Sixers dealt disgruntled center Samuel Dalembert to the Kings in exchange for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes.
The deal was more than just an attempt to ship an unhappy player to a basketball wilderness. It provided foreshadowing that the Sixers are thinking big, and possibly looking at selecting Derrick Favors over Evan Turner.
A glance at Philadelphia’s roster reveals an abundance of bad contracts and athletic perimeter players. The team only has three true post players on the roster heading into next season.
The Sixers were apparently listeni ...
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2010 NBA Draft: Sixers Laying Groundwork for Derrick Favors
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Elliott Pohnl in NBAComments Off on 2010 NBA Draft: Sixers Laying Groundwork for Derrick Favors