Liberty Links -- 06/02/09
by Jordan Sams on Jun 2, 2009 11:15 AM PDT
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Princeton offense only as good as the players | Philadelphia Daily News
The Godfather of the Princeton Offense, Pete Carril (I'm naming my kid Pete Carrol so he can be a legendary coach), describes the Princeton Offense...
"It's one-third Boston Celtics during the good old days when they were passing and cutting, one-third the Knick offense [from the early 1970s] and one-third was what I developed over the course of the years trying to do those things," Carril said.
And an interesting comment on the Andre Miller situation...
Jordan and Stefanski both said they would like Miller back, but also said they are not sure a point guard is terribly significant in the offense. Those "interchangeable parts" again.
Good news from an economic standpoint, if you buy what Stefanski is selling...
"Never," he said. "[Sixers chairman] Ed Snider said, 'If you find a coach you want, we will do whatever it takes.' He said the same thing, basically, when we got Elton Brand. The money was never a factor."
Stefanski says Jordan was right fit | Philadelphia Inquirer
"We got all of their ideas, and how they would implement it," said Stefanski, who received rave reviews on Jordan from such basketball luminaries as Jerry West and Pat Riley.
Jerry West and Pat Riley are two great references for Jordan's resume.
Lawson to workout Friday | Philadelphia Inquirer
According to a source familiar with the situation, North Carolina guard Ty Lawson is one of five players the 76ers are scheduled to bring in Friday for workouts.
The other four are: Toney Douglas, Stefon Jackson, Jodie Meeks and Terrence Williams.
76ers' Eddie Jordan accepts challenge | Philadelphia Inquirer
Jordan said his offense would turn at least one, possibly two, and maybe even three current Sixers into all-stars.
Don't believe him? That's fine. Here's what he has to say about that...
Jordan said that the "proof would be in the pudding," that he would win over doubters "when they see our team perform, playing unselfish, smart basketball."
Lynam: Eddie Jordan up to the 'Challenge'
"Everyone has to buy in. I think [Sam Dalembert] will be great because his defense is great. I think he is athletic enough to run the floor. If he is in the locker room we will do our best to get him involved in the offense. If it doesn't happen then you have other alternatives. He can't play if he doesn't want to play unselfish basketball."
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Ok, so i was doing a little research while ignoring work this morning. Assuming that Cmcast won’t pay the luxury tax the sixers currently only have about 8 million dollars to spend this off season (the #17 pick is already accounted for)
If they move up and keep 17 – say that cuts about 3 million off that.
So now you’re talking about 5 million dollars, even with the 8, andre miller probably won’t take a pay cut, so unless the sixers can find some cap room, somewhere, i think it’s fait accompli, millers gone…someone will give him more than 8 mil for a couple years I think.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
I am cause Snider hasn’t come out and said they would – last report was that they wouldn’t – i believe in this economy that a publicly traded company like comcast is going to avoid unnecessary expenses.
Basically, the sixers are in a more dire situation then I thought, which is discouraging…I really don’t think Stef can accomplish much this off season to drastically improve the roster, bad contracts, and the salary issues are more dire than i thought.
Ah well – summer 2011 here we come
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions
Dire or not.
I still believe if — and it’s a big if — if Andre Miller re-signs, and we get quality minutes from our rookie, we can advance as far as the conference finals next season. This is all assuming we stay healthy as well.
Ok, those are some huge ifs, and as I said, requires miller taking a pay cut.
And everyone getting the new system quickly
and brand integrating quickly
and young taking another step forward
and iguodala not being in the SG funk :)
and if all that happens are they better than boston or orlando (who made it to the finals with Rafer Alston at the point but might lose Hedo)…and you know Cleveland is going to retool – they have to or they are scared to lsoe lebron (our biggest export is crippling depression)
Even if the sixers are better, the heat could be better, the hawks, the bulls, hell the cavs might even better and you still got boston and orlando plus i don’t underestimate joe dumars.
I’m not sure if you’re big ifs happen that the sixers are a top 4 seed yet.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Just saying.
The Sixers should actually have an organized, effective half-court offense next year. Even if they make zero moves, they’re still adding Brand, Smith and a rookie. There’s no reason to believe Thad won’t take the next step. In Boston’s case, they’re aging quickly. Who knows if KG will ever be better than 80% again.
You could really make a case for any of those teams. This is just my annual June optimism coming out.
Optimism
I appreciate your attitude. I honestly see no reason to read blogs if all we do is complain and say how horrible everything is w/ the sixers. I think Dei L. says it best:
“Let’s face it, every new era starts with optimism. There is no other way to begin. I feel strongly that the Sixers’ roster will change little this offseason, leaving fans one option when it comes to hoping for the best: believe that Eddie can make a difference.
His ideas will be fresh. His system is proven and he is committed to it. And as far as questioning having strong enough talent, Jordan doesn’t think twice."
Dei Lynam works for Comcast who owns the sixers – I"m not shocked she’ll come out with a positivity.
I don’t see ‘being optimistic for optimisms sake’ – if you think eddie jordan was a bad hire – there’s no reason to change your mind just to make blog readers happy.
Blogs are about peoples opinions…if you want happy happy joy joy – read sixers.com – they’ll be super positive
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I try ti temper my optimism in general, that way I’m less disappointed…all those other teams could bust too – but teams like the bulls finished strong and have more young guys to ‘progress’ while the sixers didn’t finish as well down the stretch and even if he comes back millers a year older and we all know about the slow start.
HOPEFULLY the half court offense will be better next year, but if sam’s starting then the offense is STILL 4 on 5 from the get go
No me diga
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 11:50 AM PDT reply actions
And never mind that the majority of Sixers Nation – the e-mailers and texters, the ones who angrily have called the team’s offices – seemed to want just about anybody but Jordan as the coach.
Please – to those people – sterilize yourselves – PLEASE – for the sake of all humanity
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
One of the articles – um…i thought you had posted it in the list
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I am kind of annoyed
at all the criticism on the sixers. All I hear is criticism but no decent thoughts on what to do. I think Billy King really stuck it to us before he left. I think it is too early to criticize Ed. After this year, if they don’t win, I think is the earliest it should start.
Larry Brown screwed us as well
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you guys think about Lawson?
I am wondering because on other boards that I check out people don’t want him because of his size but they want Eric Maynor who is 3 inches taller but weighs 35lbs less.
fightlockdown.com
You can get heavier – you can’t get talent – Lawson is slipping down on a bunch of boards for a bunch of reasons (height being one of them)
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 3, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
So that should be ‘you can’t get taller
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Jun 3, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
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