The preseason for the 76ers kicks off tomorrow against the Nets, and at first glance, you cannot help but notice something going into their first game. This team is kind of deep. After the Willie Green and Jason Smith to New Orleans deal, there really seems to be some depth on this roster and that will definitely make them a better squad.
The first thing I noticed honestly was not the projected starters, it was the bench.
Collins 1st team throughout camp consisted of Jrue Holiday, Andre Iguodala, Thad Young, Elton Brand, and Spencer Hawes. Looking at that starting five made me realize how deep this bench could potentially be.
At the point guard spot you will have Lou Williams backing up Holiday. Lou will provide a great change of pace when he enters the game and has clearly been more of a success in his career off the bench. Williams seems to be a career Jason Terry type of player; his best influence comes from off the bench and there is nothing wrong with that.
The Sixers are a little short at point guard after those two, but I could also see Evan Turner handling the ball a great deal with Lou, Jodie Meeks p ...
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