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New logo will not change mediocre Sixers
Anthony Antinore
Issue date: 7/3/09 Section: Sports
Last week the 76ers unveiled their "new" team logo for the 2009-10 season. Well, it's not really new considering it's the same logo worn by the 1983 championship team, but it does serve a purpose.
Over the last few seasons the Sixers have been a very mediocre franchise. The team has made the playoffs three out of the last five seasons, but only had a winning record once, not to mention the weak Eastern Conference competition the team has been accustomed to.
To help mask the team's recent lack of success, the organization brought back a symbol of greatness by introducing the new retro logo. The red, white and blue insignia will remind fans of Julius Irving, Maurice Cheeks and the rest of the 1983 championship team.
However, no matter how the team's jersey changes, it will not fix the on-court problems the team will face during the upcoming season.
Going into the draft, the Sixers' biggest need was in the backcourt, specifically the point guard position, considering Andre Miller's likely departure out of the city after the team was bounced by the Magic in the first round of the playoffs.
The Sixers acted on their resounding need at the one-guard position by drafting Jrue Holiday from UCLA with the 17th overall pick.
Although Holiday never played point guard in his only season at UCLA, Sixers management feels he is a very raw talent that can be molded into either backcourt position at the professional level. Holiday's 6-foot-3 frame and quickness has allowed him to exceed on the defensive end, something head coach Eddie Jordan has preached to his teams in the past.
Upon graduating high school, Holiday was the most sought after recruit in the country.
But last year at UCLA, Holiday averaged a pedestrian 8.5 points and 3.7 assists per game. His numbers obviously aren't staggering, but he is still just 19 years old.
Nonetheless, Holiday is more of a project rather than an immediate fix for the Sixers in 2009-10.
Over the last few seasons the Sixers have been a very mediocre franchise. The team has made the playoffs three out of the last five seasons, but only had a winning record once, not to mention the weak Eastern Conference competition the team has been accustomed to.
To help mask the team's recent lack of success, the organization brought back a symbol of greatness by introducing the new retro logo. The red, white and blue insignia will remind fans of Julius Irving, Maurice Cheeks and the rest of the 1983 championship team.
However, no matter how the team's jersey changes, it will not fix the on-court problems the team will face during the upcoming season.
Going into the draft, the Sixers' biggest need was in the backcourt, specifically the point guard position, considering Andre Miller's likely departure out of the city after the team was bounced by the Magic in the first round of the playoffs.
The Sixers acted on their resounding need at the one-guard position by drafting Jrue Holiday from UCLA with the 17th overall pick.
Although Holiday never played point guard in his only season at UCLA, Sixers management feels he is a very raw talent that can be molded into either backcourt position at the professional level. Holiday's 6-foot-3 frame and quickness has allowed him to exceed on the defensive end, something head coach Eddie Jordan has preached to his teams in the past.
Upon graduating high school, Holiday was the most sought after recruit in the country.
But last year at UCLA, Holiday averaged a pedestrian 8.5 points and 3.7 assists per game. His numbers obviously aren't staggering, but he is still just 19 years old.
Nonetheless, Holiday is more of a project rather than an immediate fix for the Sixers in 2009-10.
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Jeff
posted 7/04/09 @ 10:25 AM EST
Holiday was a great pick up. if you look at what the 76ers are doing they are not looking to fix everything in one season, but building for the future. (Continued…)
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