Yet another name is now popping up on the Sixers free agent radar. I think this will continue to happen as the chances we land Elton Brand continue to die. And ss of right now the Sixers can't completely blow Atlanta out of the market by offering Josh Smith a contract the Hawks can't afford to match, which leaves all the cards still in Atlanta's favor.
Because of that new players will be under consideration for the Sixers to improve the team even if they don't land one of their top guys. Enter Nenad Krstic. A 7-foot center/power forward who was highly touted coming into the league. Before Krstic got hurt I think he was essentially on the path to become a similar player as Pau Gasol offensively. He used his height, quickness and soft touch to score around the basket with both hands. He has a nice jump hook and mid-range jumper as well which makes him very effective in pick-and-pop situations. He was progressing fairly rapidly and averaged 18ppg and 7.5rpg on 56% shooting against Shaq and Alonzo Mourning in 4 playoff games verse the Heat - as a rookie!
Then he tore his ACL, which stunted his growth and damaged his confidence. Last season he only played 45 games and wasn't as effective as he once was.
The big question if the Sixers are really considering Krstic is can he return to form, continue his development and remain healthy?
What do you guys think about the newest additional to the Sixers free agent list? If the price is right do you think he would be a solid free agent pick up?
Because of that new players will be under consideration for the Sixers to improve the team even if they don't land one of their top guys. Enter Nenad Krstic. A 7-foot center/power forward who was highly touted coming into the league. Before Krstic got hurt I think he was essentially on the path to become a similar player as Pau Gasol offensively. He used his height, quickness and soft touch to score around the basket with both hands. He has a nice jump hook and mid-range jumper as well which makes him very effective in pick-and-pop situations. He was progressing fairly rapidly and averaged 18ppg and 7.5rpg on 56% shooting against Shaq and Alonzo Mourning in 4 playoff games verse the Heat - as a rookie!
Then he tore his ACL, which stunted his growth and damaged his confidence. Last season he only played 45 games and wasn't as effective as he once was.
The big question if the Sixers are really considering Krstic is can he return to form, continue his development and remain healthy?
What do you guys think about the newest additional to the Sixers free agent list? If the price is right do you think he would be a solid free agent pick up?
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