Meeks looking forward to facing Sixers
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Meeks looking forward to facing Sixers
WASHINGTON -- After playing parts of the past three seasons with the 76ers, Jodie Meeks makes his first return to Philadelphia tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Meeks, who is averaging 7.9 points, but coming off a 24-point effort in Friday’s 102-96 win in Washington, says he has nothing but good memories of his time in Philadelphia.
“It should be fun,” Meeks said earlier this week.
Meeks, who shot 9 of 14 from the field and 4 of 7 from behind the arc in Friday’s win over the Wizards, added labeled the Sixers “a class organization” and lauded both coaches and management.
“Doug Collins, Michael Curry, Aaron McKie, Rod Thorn, the owner Josh (Harris), was very good to me,” he said. “I have nothing but good things to say about them.”
That doesn’t mean he can’t wait to try to extend the Lakers win streak to two games, after ending a four-game skid with Friday’s win.
“At the same time, I don’t play for the 76ers anymore,” Meeks said. “I want to play well and to help beat them.”
Sad that the Lakers needed that type of performance from Meeks to beat the lowly Wizards. Wouldn't be surprised if he came to Philly and lit us up. One of our weaknesses this season without Iguodala is perimeter defense especially behind the 3pt line.— joecooler2u- You can't stop Jodie Meeks, you can only hope to contain him.— Cole_World
John Mitchell is in his second year covering the 76ers for the Inquirer after joining the paper in November 2011. He covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times from 1998 to 2008. He's also worked at the Philadelphia Tribune, the Wilmington News Journal, Courier-Post, Trenton Times and Elmira Star-Gazette.Born and raised in West Philadelphia - not too far from Will Smith - he graduated from Overbrook High School the same year the 76ers won their last championship. He's a proud graduate of Howard University and the proud father of two sons, Jared and Jordan.
ABOUT MARC NARDUCCI
Marc Narducci has served in a variety of roles with the Inquirer since beginning in 1983. He has covered the 76ers as a backup and a beat writer. In addition, Narducci has covered everything from the Super Bowl to the World Series and a lot in between. Narducci also has a true passion for South Jersey scholastic sports, which he has covered for many years.
