HoopsinHotlantaRumors
Rumors that the Sixers are interested in Memphis guard Mike Miller have risen. At first, I wasn't to sure about this. Miller's a great shooter, going at a 46% clip for his career and a 40% career three point shooter. But that's about all he gives... he averaged 6.7 boards last year, pretty good for a 6-8, moderately athletic guard. But he's a much more average 4.9 for his career. I'm also not too up on his defense...to me at first glance he seemed like another Kyle Korver. A role player. But the more I think about it, the more I like it. Arguably, he's a better shooter than Korver. He's also a better rebounder than Korver, bigger, and there's no way his defense is worse. Although I still think an athletic big is priority #1 in terms of acquisitions, Miller could be a valuable addition. He would immediately start, at either shooting guard or the 3, Ianding Iggy at whatever position is left open. The only reservation I have is Miller would instantly become our #1 option, I think. He's talented, but is he that talented? Could he handle being a #1? I don't know. Also, since he's not a free agent, what would we trade for him? Probably be a combination of picks and players, the players coming from a pool of guys like Willie Green, Lou Williams, and Rodney Carney. I'd love to get Willie out of town, but I don't know if getting a guy like Mike Miller upgrades the team enough to justify getting rid of Williams and Carney, as well. Especially not Williams, if he's gone, who do we have to come off the bench for offense? I think Miller is an attractive option, I just don't know HOW much he would actually help. We'll just have to see what happens.
