Dalembert Signs With Sixers
In what is believed to be a six year deal worth over $50 million, the Sixers have retained Dalembert through the prime of his career. From the very beginning, Billy King and Sixers’ management made it clear that they were going to re-sign Dalembert, but they managed to do so before he even got the chance to be courted by other teams.
This post-season the Sixers have been rigorous in executing their “develop and retain” policy. Many fans are questioning whether the Sixers are betting on unproven players, and setting themselves up for a “ceiling” down the road when the upside potential runs dry.
Dalembert was the biggest surprise this past season, where he blossomed into an offensive and defensive threat with all-start potential. His resigning solidifies the youthful core that includes Korver, Iguodala and Green.
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Posted on July 25, 2005 by Micah | Filed Under Philadelphia, Sixers
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I’m all for the Sixers “develop and retain” policy. You’ve gotta try something new when what you’ve been doing doesn’t work. The Iverson era ain’t getting us a championship.