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Monday, June 22, 2009

Even with the pre-draft workout on Saturday for Ohio State center B.J. Mullens, it is, of course, much more likely the 76ers will draft a guard in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Here are, in our opinion, the Sixers 3 most likely picks: 

1.) Eric Maynor, VCU: When speculation first began, the front-runner was definitely North Carolina's Ty Lawson, but it seems that right now Maynor is a very likely pick. Both Maynor and Lawson are true point guards, but word is that Maynor is one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft. If last year's starting PG, unrestricted free agent Andre Miller, doesn't re-sign, Maynor would at least provide an option.

2.) Ty Lawson, North Carolina: His stock has dropped since pre-draft workouts began, falling "clearly behind" Syracuse's Johnny Flynn. The knock seems to be he is injury-prone and a product of the UNC system. Regardless, his leadership qualities, speed, and transition game would give the Sixers an option at point guard, but consensus seems to be Lawson would first need some time as a backup.

3.) Terrence Williams, Louisville, SG/SF; Jeff Teague, Wake Forest, combo guard: Ok, so we said 3 top picks and this makes it 4. Williams is a 6-foot-6 shooting guard who is very athletic, although he seems to slip into the small forward role, too, and we know the Sixers don't need another tweener who slips into the small forward spot. Teague is listed as a point guard, but is more of a combo guard. He has a ton of upside, but the Sixers do have a combo guard in Lou.

And ...

Last week the 76ers announced they will re-launch their brand identity tomorrow in the main lobby of the Comcast Center on JFK Blvd. Sixers General Manager Ed Stefanski and new head coach Eddie Jordan will be present. This "major announcement" is scheduled for 2 p.m. and includes a free t-shirt and multimedia presentation on the Comcast experience (the public is invited to attend). Afterwards, the Sixers will begin a T-Shirt Tour from a double-decker bus, with the t-shirts courtesy of Adidas. The tour begins at the Comcast Center, continues through to the circle at the Art Museum, loops around Main Line Health's Lankenau Hospital, then west up Lancaster Ave.

--Kate

Posted by Kate Fagan @ 10:51 AM  Permalink | 44 comments
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Posted 11:41 AM, 06/22/2009
cusoraider
If Lawson is available GET HIM!!!!! Plan and simple UNC would not have won the title without him.
Posted 01:00 PM, 06/22/2009
kgochenour
Maynor is a solid player, no doubt about it, but he needs to hit the weights big time. Ty Lawson was a man amongst boys at UNC, and would be a spectacular pick for the Sixers, should be still be available at 17.
Posted 01:01 PM, 06/22/2009
ReclinerGM
If Lawson is on the board he must be the pick, hands down. http://www.reclinergm.com/2009-sixers-draft/
Posted 01:21 PM, 06/22/2009
AlonzoMoselyFBI
is Ty Lawson better than a Jameer Nelson? Lawson is short, but i like his high FG %... also has a nice 3.5 Assist/TO ratio.. all while leading a high profile program to a National Championship..
Posted 01:29 PM, 06/22/2009
brob1900
As NBA ready as Maynor may be, I want this team to have someone who has won something. Their core players (maybe with the exception of Brand many years ago) have never won anything, either in college or the pros. Lawson has and should be their pick.
Posted 01:44 PM, 06/22/2009
john ullman
Lawson is the pick; sure hope he is available- this pick will bring a chamionship feel to the rebuilding 'sixers' under Stefanski and Jordan...johnnyu
Posted 02:14 PM, 06/22/2009
Drew777
I hope they rebrand without Mark Zumoff and HipHop. Those two belong on the scrap heap.
Posted 02:20 PM, 06/22/2009
RichardsCaptain08
How many times can you re-brand before it gets old. Go back to the old uni's and leave it alone forever.
Posted 02:23 PM, 06/22/2009
Hammer859
Pick Lawson. sign and trade Miller to Detroit for Rasheed and more and then sign Iverson
Posted 03:06 PM, 06/22/2009
hugh
Why isn't Ellington even being mentioned?
Posted 03:35 PM, 06/22/2009
amg
simple hugh, lawson is better than ellington.
Posted 03:38 PM, 06/22/2009
Phillies08
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Posted 04:05 PM, 06/22/2009
ILUVPHILLYCITYOFLOSERS
I find it pathetic that the sixers would pass on ANYBODY...based on the fact that they have "LOU"........Loser article.... loser franchise..sorry to say....WE NEED TO BRING BASKETBALL GLORY BACK TO PHILADELPHIA......Best available should be the pick regardless of position....I believe Ellington will be a longtime starter somewhere....ILUVCHAMPIONS!!!!!!!
Posted 04:10 PM, 06/22/2009
dasher
Does the new brand by any chance involve playing even slightly interesting basketball?
Posted 04:12 PM, 06/22/2009
dasher
Does the new brand by any chance involve playing even slightly interesting basketball?
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Kate Fagan was, until recently, the all-time leading three-pointer shooter in the University of Colorado women’s basketball program. Her former teammates say that’s because she was also the all-time leading three-point taker in program history. Somewhere along the way, journalism became her passion, and there are those who say that she still likes taking her shots. This is her second season as the 76ers beat writer for The Inquirer. She brings a rare combination of first-hand basketball insight, writing ability and an attitude that fits perfectly in her new hometown.
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