As you may know, he was recently waived by the Cavaliers. So the question is should we pursue him? We are in need of at least one more big man, and like history has shown in the past, we always seem to get bitten by the injury bug. And that being said, we are going to need every single player on the team, which is going to come down to the 12th man off the bench. Hunter is not the most athletic Center around, but for a 7-Foot guy he?s not that bad. He could move up and down the court, and also brings energy to the game. And during his days with the Orlando Magic, I've also noticed that he's not that bad of a shot blocker. He anticipates for block shots, (which is needed) and would also provide us with a couple hustle plays. And lastly, the best part? he's cheap! I think we could only offer the minimum contract, but I think there may be some others team after him as well. So they might up the ante and offer a more lucrative contract. However, even if we acquire him he wouldn't have a significant role in Philly. But it's always good to have an extra big guy, granting that our frontcourt could get injured at anytime. Your Thoughts?
Not a bad idea. However, I think the Sixers have 16 guaranteed contracts for this coming season which is 1 over the limit already.
My thoughts are the he could be a great pickup for this team if he can come for cheap I think a one year deal with about 2 mil could be good for him Where he could he fit? 76ers-Front Line Centers-Dalembert and Jackson Power Fowards-Skinner and Thomas Like you said he wont play major mins but in case of injury he would have to be either the first PF off the bench or the first C off the bench. And with the way the Pistons loading up on the Front Line and same as other east contenders we are gonna need a deep frontline to really compete.
I say get him. He isnt that bad of a player even though hes a scrub. Were going to need to bolster our frontline if we want to compete against these teams like The Pistons. He would be behind Jacson and Skinner and will get his fair share od minutes when there is a injury on our team as The Sixers usually seem to always have one of their main guys go down with a ninjury.
At this point we have 3-4 big men that can play the center position, whether they be a natural forward like Kenny or a natural center like Sammy. In Jim's offensive and defensive plans, there isn't really a call for a big man per se. More of a big man presence, not necessarily a true center, just someone to put at the five spot. We will focus much more on the front court defensive schemes now with Allen and Willie at the one and two spots and should do very well from there on. On the other hand, since Dampier is out of the question now, and the team seeming to be more and more injury prone as the years roll along, it could be a nice pickup. He comes as a nice filler, and for a very cheap price. Then again, we already have a huge roster with 16 players and adding him totaling 17. I am in loss at who we would put on the injury reserve list while only being able to put three players there. Then, who would we let go?
He would be a nice pickup to have as a 10th or 11th man but the problem is that we already have 16 players under contract (like Dond said) I don't think the Sixers are going to be picking up anymore players until next year...The Sixers will trade again the question is who???
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Courtking031:</div><div class="quote_post">The Sixers will trade again the question is who???</div> Buckner?
I've watched Steven Hunter play over the years, and he's nothing but a 10th/11th man who can give you a couple of boards and blocks. Height may be an advantage for him, but he needs to bulk up and work on his defense. He's got more negative in him than positive because he lets so many guys get past him. Either way, he'd be a decent pickup for anyteam because he'd be so cheap.
Why trade Buckner, he is the only solid backup to Iverson. I don't see Ollie doing anything sufficient, and John will be backing up Willie. That is pointless.
You guys got me there. I completely forgot that the Sixers have 16 players under contract. And being in the financial crisis that they're in, it would not be wise if we picked up Hunter (Financially). But nonetheless, I think it would be a very good pickup if we we're to acquire him. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">don't think the Sixers are going to be picking up anymore players until next year...The Sixers will trade again the question is who???</div> Well, it?s been rumored that Billy King doesn?t want to deal with Greg Buckner?s contract. And he's also mentioned about trading Salmons away as well. I'm clueless, on whom we would get in return, but I do know we could get a good role player in exchange for the both of them. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Why trade Buckner, he is the only solid backup to Iverson. I don't see Ollie doing anything sufficient, and John will be backing up Willie. That is pointless.</div> Buckner the only solid backup for Iverson? What about Aaron Mckie?
And ... Don't count out Ollie. He is a very solid player who can make the open shot and plays good defense. He will make a strong showing with the Sixers.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Buckner the only solid backup for Iverson? What about Aaron Mckie?</div> What about him? Aaron has not come to play in the last three years, and he can not lead the team anymore. Sure back in the Finals run era he would take the ball out of Eric's hands for a couple of minutes, but nothing really sufficient.
That may be the case; however Buckner can not lead the team neither. Yes, I'm aware of the drought that Aaron McKie has been in the last couple years, but even though he's not the same player, I believe he is much more valuable then Greg Buckner. And like you said Mckie can not lead the team BUT he still get the job done offensively and defensively at times. Also remember, he's a veteran and you never know he just might get that spark in him, where he will just start leading the Sixers once again. BTW, do you really think Greg Buckner (granted that he's not traded) would fit more into Coach O'Brien rotation than Aaron Mckie? I think not.
I thin Steven Hunter could be a good player in this league eventually but just not now. He has a big athletic frame that is good for being a power forward in the league, he is now where near the size of a center. He kinda reminds me of a Mark Blount with less skills. He would get splinters in his ass on this year's 76ers squad in my eyes.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sasha:</div><div class="quote_post">What about him? Aaron has not come to play in the last three years, and he can not lead the team anymore. Sure back in the Finals run era he would take the ball out of Eric's hands for a couple of minutes, but nothing really sufficient.</div> Aaron McKie is a much better player than Buckner. McKie is a former 6th man. Buckner has never impressed me and is one of my least favorite Sixers. Actually I hate him, hes a scrub. McKie is much skilled even at his age. Buckner can not run the point either. McKie can't very well, but hes still able too. Kevein Ollies a scrub so count him out. Hes also one of the older members of the Team and can teach these little guys some stuff. Buckner cannot lead this team as you say he can. Aaron a veteran can order the little guys around and take over the team whens AIs out. When AI was injured last year McKie filled in very nicely and impressed me.
Steven Hunter is useless, run from this guy as fast as you can. He shows no improvement and seems to be lost on the court. Oftentimes, on offense, you can see how he'll completely remove himself from a play due to not knowing the proper position he should be in. In fact, he was so horrible at running offensive sets in Orlando that the Magic were recommending that teams considering signing him have him tested for ADD. Yes, he has a great body and probably somewhere there is some potential. But in his three years in Orlando, he never played up to expectations, not even in his contract year. I know that big men are becoming somewhat scarce anymore, but picking this guy up is not the right choice.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ace2k2:</div><div class="quote_post">Buckner cannot lead this team as you say he can.</div> I seem to miss where I said that, but whatever. The thing I'm implying is that both of them are not a good fit into Jim's system, which is fast paced. Ever seen Aaron shoot, he takes time with his shots, aside from having a weird execution. With Buckner, we're not looking for a person to score, as Allen won't be sitting out too many minutes, 4-5 at the most, so only for that period is he needed.
Aaron McKie is a great leader and can hit the 3. I haven't been impressed with Buckner from the begining.
You guys don't need someone on your team who has absolutely no concept of rotation during both offensive and defensive sets. For every thing he does well, he does 5 things horribly. Like explosive said, run as far as you can.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The thing I'm implying is that both of them are not a good fit into Jim's system, which is fast paced. Ever seen Aaron shoot, he takes time with his shots, aside from having a weird execution. With Buckner, we're not looking for a person to score, as Allen won't be sitting out too many minutes, 4-5 at the most, so only for that period is he needed.</div> Since Jim O'Brien is going to play a transition game, he's going to need some players who can shoot the ball as well. And even though Aaron Mckie wouldn't be able to keep up with a fast-break game, Mckie range is going to be needed. With zone busters like Aaron Mckie on the team it will help open up the court, which will eventually lead to the fast paced game that we're aiming for. So I don?t see why Mckie wouldn?t fit into O?Brien?s system. And since Allen won't be sitting much, and we would only need a bench player who can replace him for about 4-5 minutes or so, why not just put a proven player like Aaron Mckie, who we know for a fact that can produce.
