Already people are going crazy about the trade that will send Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess.
I say bring it on. This trade will help the Sixers.
There's no question that Iverson is a great talent, but he'll never win a title as long as he's the go-to guy on a team.
It didn't work in Philadelphia and it didn't work in Denver.
Guess what? It won't work in Detroit either. Sure, he'll have some electrifying performances and get everybody talking about the Pistons (like with Denver in the early-going) but they'll turn into a poor defensive team faster than a dip in the stock market.
This is a boon to the Sixers because it will help them in the end. Heading into this season I was actually concerned that Detroit might give them some trouble. Not any longer.
It will be fun to watch though because now we'll get to see Iverson and the Sixers go at it more than twice a season.
Here's the Sixers' main competition in the East:
Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, and Orlando.
Out of those five teams I would have been worried about Boston, Detroit, and Orlando heading into the season. Now, this will make Detroit a worse defensive team and they'll ultimately be a 5-seed and nothing more.
The Sixers now just have to worry about Boston and Orlando-two teams with dominant big me in Garnett and Howard. And, it's unfortunate that they're in the same division with Boston, but with Elton Brand in the low-post they will be much more equipped to deal with KG.
In sports, defense is what ultimately wins and if you have a big men, then you're well on your way. Had Detroit landed Tim Duncan (which would never happen) then I'd be worried.
The Sixers will take on the Kings tonight at The Wach.
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