James W
Years ago
Recruiting targets for next season
Hi all,
firstly I'd like to say g'day, I'm a new member on this forum...long time Sixers fan and also season ticket holder for the past few years.
Secondly...while it's only mid season, I was discussing with a mate about recruitment targets for next year; not that this season is gone by any means, but going on current form, what roster changes would you make for next season?
Assumptions: Newley cracks the NBA or stays in Europe; Ballinger is still an import; Chappell is retained until seasons end.
(apologies if this thread has been done to death).
IN - Grizzard, if available (I can't see Singapore surviving) to play at SF as our second import (assuming Ballinger is still import status).
IN - Another tall to come off the bench for Mottram / Cooper. (not sure who fits this category).
KEEP - Ballinger. The dude is a gun, and appears to be a great club man.
KEEP - Mottram. He's the most effective centre we've had for seasons...similar to a Wheeler in that his numbers don't accurately indicate his impact.
KEEP - Cooper. Provides great defense off the bench, and is able to score a few points if required too. For a defensive player, is rather good at avoiding foul trouble.
KEEP - Davidson. AKA "The spark the Sixers have needed for the last 4 seasons". Dude is a champion, and works well with Maher.
RELEASE - Chappell. Poor guy, must be tough to struggle like that after being a highly sought after recruit. Hopefully he finds his form again somewhere else.
RELEASE - Dench. I was never convinced of his signing to begin with, something never sits right with me about centres shooting threes when their name is not Anstey.
RELEASE - Sutton. I think everyone got a bit too excited when Smyth have him a few minutes last season and he hit a few shots. Needs much more development if he's ever going to be an NBL player.
RELEASE - Ng. Apparently he's not sure if he wants to continue next season, due to medical studies. Considering he's a few seasons from being an effective replacement for Maher, keeping him probably wouldn't benefit us until a few seasons from now.
RETIRING - Copeland. Hopefully we can send him off with another title ( =) ), but in any case, he'll be retiring from a team that his valued his contributions greatly.
That's my 2 cents, feel free to praise or flame me.