RETRO: first AI trade reaction

I guess I should say something about the Iverson trade, even if no one reading this cares. I give Billy King a B - on this. It's good, but not great. I was hoping for some better young players from Minnesota or Boston or Miami, but two draft picks in this draft (which should be good) is a good deal. Plus, Andre Miller is a solid point guard, and he's proven. You can argue that Sebastian Telfair (and/or Rajon Rondo and/or Gerald Green) or Randy Foye might never have panned out. And they got the salary cap space they wanted. The point for the Sixers now? Lose. Lose as much as you can. Play all your scrubs and start telling Greg Oden that college isn't that great.... even though it is....

RETRO: got no answer today

Out of nowhere, it suddenly appears that Allen Iverson is definitely out in Philly. He's not even with the team right now.

I thought they had a chance to at least make the playoffs this year, but they're awful right now. I don't really blame him, and I hope he goes somewhere nice where I can root for him, and he has a better chance to win. He's always given his all.I guess this is an okay move for the Sixers if they do the right things. They should pick up a decent guard and maybe a draft pick. Getting Iverson's contract off their payroll (and Webber's next year) is a big step forward. Unlike the mid-90's, I think free agents will take a look at Philly. Also, this is going to be a strong draft, so if they tank this season (and they're already on their way, even with him, so that should happen), they have a great shot at drafting someone good, be it Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, or Joakim Noah. I don't know what will happen, and Billy King hasn't been so smart since.... ever.... but this can lead to a promising future if they do it right.

At the very least, DO NOT repeat the Barkley trade and then draft the next Shawn Bradley. I can't handle that misery again.

EDITOR'S NOTE: And you wonder why I named this blog....