If you looked up “Philadelphia 76ers” in the Dictionary, what would come up? Well, nothing would, but if something did it would currently read; mediocre and practically non-existent.
It’s a shame, because the Sixers are a young and exciting team. Even a huge free agent signing, Elton Brand, couldn’t bring people to the Wachovia Center. Do people care about the Sixers? Of course, Philly is through and through a Basketb
all town, just look at the popularity of Villanova during the NCAA tournament. However, what will it take to get some interest in the Sixers?
Well, they have clinched a playoff spot and have had their share of success. However, what they really need is some sustained success, something fans can hang their hat on. And lastly some kind of team direction.
I know the season is not over and the Sixers have a playoff series coming up but I can’t help but look toward the off season. Does anyone really believe the Sixers can get out of the first round? Maybe, and I mean MAYBE if they can draw the Hawks . And the Hawks are in no way a pushover.
It’s my belief that the questions that need to be addressed this off season are more exciting then the upcoming playoff appearance for the Sixers.
Will they bring back Tony DiLeo? Will they address the Center Position? The Two Guard? What to do with Andre Miller? How will they incorporate Elton Brand back into the team?
Those questions sound a lot more exciting than, can they win a couple of games in the first round? If they get out of the first round, can they avoid getting swept in the second?
I may be jumping to conclusions about an early playoff exit for the Sixers but it’s a conclusion all Sixer fans know to be true.
In the end what the Sixers need most to succeed is an early off season. More time to answer all those questions. More time build the future, because the present isn’t good enough.
-Mike Santa Barbara
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