Comments on: Fantasy Basketball Preview: Philadelphia 76ers

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By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Collins will have to go through a feeling out process during camp. That combination would be optimal from a statistical/production standpoint, but let’s not forget that Brand’s never really been a “true” center, even back in LAC. He’s been C-eligible in fantasy, but I think he’s really been more comfortable as a four.

IF Patrick is correct, and we do see Brand and Young up front, Young should be considered as a draft target somewhere in 10th-11th round.

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:30:47 +0000

Collins will have to go through a feeling out process during camp. That combination would be optimal from a statistical/production standpoint, but let's not forget that Brand's never really been a “true” center, even back in LAC. He's been C-eligible in fantasy, but I think he's really been more comfortable as a four.

IF Patrick is correct, and we do see Brand and Young up front, Young should be considered as a draft target somewhere in 10th-11th round.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:24:08 +0000

As long as Sixers don’t get the crappy version of Thaddeus Young from last year again, yeah, it probably does make them a little bit better. In fact, it sounds like that’s what Collins and the Sixers might just do because the team has asked Young to pack on the muscle this offseason in anticipation of a full-time move to PF. And Brand is still better than Hawes even at this point in his career. Well, maybe.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:24:00 +0000

As long as they don’t get the crappy version of Thaddeus Young from last year, yeah, it probably does make them a little bit better. In fact, it sounds like that’s what Collins and the Sixers might just do because the team has asked Young to pack on the muscle this offseason in anticipation of a full-time move to PF. And Brand is still better than Hawes even at this point in his career. Well, maybe.

By: Beattie3

Beattie3 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:35:04 +0000

Wouldn't they be better off starting Brand at C and Thaddeus at PF?

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:55:30 +0000

Thanks for that link, Silverbax! Good stuff.

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:54:14 +0000

Jrue finished at 170th in GMTR's player rater in '09. That does kind of put him somewhere in round 14…

By: Silverbax

Silverbax — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:49:42 +0000

Here's some video of Doug Collins talking about the team during summer league:

http://www.basketballelite.com/index.php/sports...

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:11 +0000

I like Jrue and actually foresee him getting better. Unfortunately, he's in a deep position in fantasy (PG), and there's a lot of better options like John Wall for example, to draft ahead of Holiday; especially in 12-team fantasy. I mean we're all up for, say, some Mike Conley Jr. over Jrue, right?
I'm also a tad worried that Turner might just sneak off with some of his dimes and value.
Jrue will start over Lou.
It's just that Lou has been consistent with the % cats, well at least over Jrue.