I don't think he would be an 18ppg scorer here but I definitely think his efficiency would go up... and he can easily provide as much "O" as shane just in a different way. If Philly is rebuilding give them Jeffries instead of Battier, then we can keep both.
Not really and thats not such a bad thing anyway. Iggy would score in the flow of the game in terms of fastbreaks, aggressive cuts, and slashing to the rim. Late in the game, it really helps having another guys who can create a shot without the offense. The offense is there for the guys who cant and to keep everyone involved in the game, but late game, you put the ball in the hands of your best playmakers and that where iggy comes in. There are eay poing on the floor inside the offense and Iggy can get them. Shane should get them, but his game is dependent on hitting 3's which is cool if you're hitting 3's like he was last night.
Thats pretty much exactly what I said in the post above the one you qouted. That particular quote of mine which you highlighted was just emphasizing you can't just thrown players together based on thier ppg and expect that to continue because ppg is highly corelated on number of shots taken.
http://morningjournal.com/articles/2010/12/05/sports/doc4cfb17d09c8bc275637457.txt?viewmode=default" thought I would post the link.... Why would the Sixers trade Iggy for only a trade exception?? Can't we provide a better package for him?
Maybe if you guys were GM, you would be stupid enough to pay a glorified role-player max money, but Morey's not. Philly has consistenly sucked with him, in the lesser conference. Iguodala is a good player, but he does not make us a title contender. He's a fantasy player and not a major difference maker. He would be the third option on a good team. If he made less money, say 7-9 mill a year like he deserves, he would be a good addition. But he has 4 yrs, 56 million left.
Does any one player make us a title contender. Put any one of Yao, Martin, AB, Scola or Lowry on any team does that make them a contender? Yao and Martin both make a lot of money each but they do not make us a contender so, by your logic, why do we have them? Who do you suggest that we acquire to make us a contender and explain why it is (a) a more likely trade and (b) makes us a better team than a trade in which we acquire Iggy? Iggy will improve this team, yes his contract is expensive but he is a player we can possibly acquire without giving up any of our starters/core. Superstars do not want to come here and simply aren't available at a low cost (talent, picks, etc.). Therefore we need to go for the next best thing and Iggy is right there.
Rockets are in need of some talent consolodation and Iggy would be an excellent addition. He might not sky rocket us into contender status, but that gets us a step closer. Start with Jeffries, Budinger and a Knicks pick. It would hurt if we had to add Hill but it would probably be worth it. Brooks / Lowry Martin / Lee Iggy / Battier Scola / Hayes Yao / Miller
Why go for the next best thing, what is the point, so we could win 3 more games and still lose in the 1st round. I would have never traded for Martin, he's equally overrated. I suggest starting over completely empty books, and draft picks. Adding Iguodala would be spinning their wheels. There are only two places to be in the NBA, title contender or competing for 1st overall pick. Iguodala would keep us somewhere in the middle. My mind could change, if Yao and this team really turn it around by late January it might be worth it to take the shot, championship windows rarely show themselves (thats why i was ok with the Rudy Gay trade), but otherwise it just slows rebuilding.
not sure wtf is going on in philly...i dont think they even know....iggy doesn't seem to be in games as much as the team is going nowhere...no identity, nothing, they need to ship him out sooner rather than later. Found this right now: http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/26236855 While Iguodala has been publicly mum, word started to slip out back in October that he was open to a change of venue. On Sunday, comes word that the Cleveland Cavaliers may be a player in the Iguodala trade market, according to MorningJournal.com. League sources indicate the Philadelphia 76ers are attempting to trade guard/forward Andre Iguodala. There is no active dialogue between the Sixers and Cavs right now, but a source said it was one to keep your eye on ... He would fit nicely into the Cavs’ $14.5 million trade exception. That trade exception, of course, was created by the departure of LeBron James to the Miami Heat this summer. That departure left the Cavs without a credible shot-creator and point-scorer on the wing, and without much reason for fans to continue to purchase tickets. Iguodala would fix those problems, and his price tag would like be worth it to Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, who is desperate for relevancy after getting humiliated (and humiliating himself) this past summer
I could see this team being AI+ Some rebounding improvement away from being a top team. Battier does a nice job from time to time but he is not a consistent offensive threat. Sometimes when I am watching us play, I imagine what could be if Battier could actually get around his man. AI would do this for us. Budinger+Hill+2012 first round+Jeffries has to be more attractive than just getting a trade exception.
Regardless, anything we give them has to be better than just them getting a TE from the Cavs... not only that I'm sure Jeffries would agree to a buyout...
I could see them being AI + a defensive/rebounding center from being a top team. All the people who say Carmelo Anthony would be a better addition are just starstruck. He brings more of what the team already has. We need defense.
Iggy wouldn't be relied on to score if he started next to Brooks and Martin, just defend and facilitate. That begs the question of whether or not he'd earn his salary in that role. Anyone who watched him Team USA stint knows that he can be a very capable role player. But role players shouldn't be getting 13 million a year.
