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February 25, 2005
Why C-Webb Will Love AI
Playing with Allen Iverson will cover Chris Webber's biggest weakness
Wow. Billy King might have had the best day ever for a Sixers general manager yesterday. Not only did he unload two massively crippling contracts (Kenny Thomas and Glenn Robinson), but he managed to get Chris Webber in return! Chris Webber! This is the best player -- other than AI -- to play for the Sixers since Sir Charles left. Sure, he gets paid an ungodly amount of money, is on the back nine of his career (turns 32 this week) and has a bum knee, but hey, he's a 20-10 guy and a great passer. Suddenly, the Sixers are exciting!
Even better, the best thing about the acquisition is how well AI will complement Webber. Beyond the whole inside-outside/ little-big thing, Allen Iverson compensates for Chris Webber's biggest weakness. Chris Webber is a great basketball player, but Chris Webber, ahem, doesn't always, ahem, step up in big moments. Whether it's the imaginary time out at the 1993 Final Four or the choke against the Lakers in the 2002 Western Conference semifinals, Chris Webber is a little gun-shy with the game on the line. That is, he's scared to take the big shot.
Which is fine! Better than that, it's awesome! The Sixers ALREADY have someone who wants to take the big shot more desperately than anyone else in the league -- so much so that it hurts his feelings when he doesn't get the chance! Chris Webber won't have to take any big shots because Allen Iverson won't let him! This is perfect!
.500 and Atlantic Division Championship here we come!
Posted by thatkid at February 25, 2005 3:03 PM under
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