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That's true, but we don't need another low post defender, we need a low post scorer. So Aldrich wouldn't do much for me.
We have one on the roster. His name is Mareese Speights. Collins seems to like him a lot. If Speights works on his rebounding and defense, he can be a very good player in this league. Reminds me a lot of Amare Stoudemire. Not as athletic, but has a better jumper. Aldrich will be replacing Sam. And it's not like he's a complete liability offensively. He's quite solid on the offensive end. If not Aldrich what about Ekpe Udoh? Larry Sanders? I like both. I just think Aldrich is going to be a very solid starting C in this league. Not great at anything (besides shotblocking), but solid at everything. His ceiling is a Chris Kaman with better defense. His floor is probably Joel Pryzbilla. I don't think he's ever going to be an all star, but I'd say he's going to have a successful career. That being said a C isn't a given. The staff is very high on Xavier Henry and would have traded down to get him if they couldn't get Turner. I wouldn't be opposed to Henry at all. I think he's going to be a good player in this league. Draft Henry to be our Jamal Crawford, and move Lou. I'd be quite happy with a draft of Evan Turner and one of either Henry, Aldrich, Udoh, or Sanders.
Full Doug Collins press conference on NBA.com.
http://www.nba.com/video/teams/sixers/2010/05/24/100524collinspt1mov-1326275/ Part 1
http://www.nba.com/video/teams/sixers/2010/05/24/100524collinspt2mov-1326299/ Part 2
http://www.nba.com/video/teams/sixers/2010/05/24/100524collinspt3mov-1326297/ Part 3
I recommend watching all 30 minutes of this PC. Gives you a great idea on what Collins feels needs to be done, and how he feels about certain players. He also states that he is keeping Aaron McKie on the coaching staff. Says he likes him a lot, and really liked what he did with Jrue and some of the young guys.