Apparently, the Panic Button has been hit here in Philly about Evan Turner. Some of the writers who frequent Daily News Live have been skeptical about Turner so far. There have been a few rumors that Doug Collins doesn't like him that much. People are wondering how he and Iguodala are going to coexist.
Probably the worst of the worst is when Bill Simmons, in his recent article, compared him to Adam Morrison. That might be the worst insult anyone can give a rookie.
"Man, I wish we got Wall instead."
Needless to say, the common Sixers fan is ready to push the Panic Button on Evan Turner. The Sixers and Turner's preseason play have backed up these rumblings. He is shooting only 30% from the field, averaging only 10 PPG, 3.6 APG and 2.8 turnovers per game.
"We should have taken Cousins."
Cousins has been dominating down in Sacramento, while Turner is struggling in Philly. Philadelphia is notoriously tough on their athletes too. We aren't pessimistic, just cautiously optimistic.
"He can't shoot, and he's not athletic enough."
Here is why I am not ready to panic yet. Last year in the first month of the se ...
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Evan Turner: How Early Can Philadelphia 76ers Fans Panic?
October 16th, 2010 by Bennett Snyder Leave a reply »
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