Re: Kukoc to Sixers

[opi@unesco.org]

My sense is that the Sixers have solidified their playoff position with this
move, at least in the short run.

Kukoc brings passing, scoring and ball movement to the three position that
Hill and Lynch don't provide. 18ppg and 5.2 assists is not chopped liver and
he's capable of getting off a clutch shot too. He's also used to playing with
a 30ppg guard.

Plus the Sixers added to their team depth. Call them the "Deep Sixers", I
guess.

They bring in two solid rebounders in Lynch (8.2 per game) and Geiger (6.0 per
game) against softer second units, plus Aaron McKie (8.7 ppg) can have a
larger scoring role with Hughes gone. Eventually, the presently injured
Jumaine Jones may also be a factor.

I hate the Sixers, obviously. But it would be nice to have a high-level
rivalry with them again.

Go Celtics!



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David A Wickerham wrote:

> Do the Sixers really get better with this trade?
>
> Toni is most effective as a 2, where his size allows him to dominate.
> He'll have to get his minutes with the sixers at SF, where he'll be good
> but not great.
>
> The strength of the Sixers has been their defense, not exactly Toni's long
> suit.
>
> There have been widespread rumors that because of his nagging injuries,
> Kukoc will return to Europe next year.  Toni is a God over there, and I'm
> sure he can find comparable money and a schedule that will not require the
> dreaded back-to-backers that are a staple of NBA play.
>
> If Toni is ou of the league in 18 months, this may be come Larry Browns
> worst move ever.
>
> ****dave
>
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2000, Dan Forant wrote:
>
> > Sixers only get better with this trade. What's our next move?
> >
> >
>
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>           Dave Wickerham
>           aw623@freenet.buffalo.edu
>           Saratoga Springs, NY