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36ers to announce signing of import Jacob Wiley

I think he wore them to deflect attention away to what he was saying (or lack of) in timeout huddles?

He wore crocodile shoes.

Anyone remember when Al Westover thought the Tigers could get away without hiring an import PG because "David Barlow likes to dribble"?

Tornado, yeah I'm hoping we get good shooting years from DJ and Deng. They definitely pose matchup problems, but we need to get them enough shots and play at a high enough pace that our guys can run opposing big men off the floor. Which is why we've all got our fingers crossed for a star PG who can make all that happen!

Sixers definitely need an import PG. Any idea of going into the season without a genuine starter calibre PG being added to this group would be disastrous.

Beantown...likewise it will be interesting to see how big C's like Bogut defend the mobile bigs like the 36ers have.

Wiley looks like the right kind of fit next to DJ and Deng. It's going to be interesting to see how the Sixers handle the big centres like Bogut though!

For the Sixers to be in the hunt for another grand final, I think Drmic has to take a major step forward this season. He or Moore will have to start at SF in place of Creek and that is big shoes to fill!

I'm in agreement with those wanting an import PG. I think Drmic and Moore can do enough to cover SF, but after Sobey we only have Teys and Doyle in the backcourt.

We need a gun PG who can get guys shots in a high speed offence, shoot the three really well and is big enough for us to switch everything on D like last season. Not much to ask for LOL! Trice is an okay option, but not sure he would be enough to get this team back to the grand final.

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Yes

so do you know who

The import PG will be a surprise to many people

A bit disappointing Childress isn't coming back and it remains to be seen if this guy can bring what Childress did but I think it's understood with the loss of Creek we will likely be taking a step back this season especially if we don't sign a third import to replace Shorter.

Where did the 'k' come from? It's Jacob, no?

Tre Nichols, no.

Tre not bad, if you want a budget third import, improve a lot this season. Seabl is far higher standard than sbl so I’m going to ignore your judgement.

Just realised that Kawhi wasn't the first to throw a tantrum and sit out because of 'injury'.

'Doing a Kawhi' is actually 'doing a Ronald Roberts'.

I dare say this Sixers team will be better than last season's

PG Import / Doyle
SG Sobey / Moore / Teys
SF Drmic / Moore / McVeigh*
PF Wiley / Deng
C DJ / Deng / Froling

Imports: Adams, Trice or Akoon-Purcell

Are the Sixers looking at filling that 3rd import spot or not?

It appears as though Joey may be rethinking his initial decision not to?

Josh Adams would be good.

Undersized PF with long arms is basically the modern NBA PF, especially if he has some range (which may be a work in progress, but there's some signs there its coming). Seems like a solid pick up.

Has Pro-Level mid range game by all reports - for those wondering about his shooting capabilities.

Thunder Jam is obviously not quite right and has no idea what he is talking about

Undersized athletic PF with a 7 foot wingspan - surprised he got an NBA gig unless they were trying to turn him into a wing, but I don't see why he won't work out in this league.

What makes you say that Thunder Jam?

I think he will be something like 15ppg, 8rpg and 1.5bpg

Wish Melbourne got him.

Definitely looked athletic in YouTube clips but did not see any jump shots which is a worry.

Heard that these guys are gonna all be Sydney Kings next season. If it happens they will be tough to beat. Involve Madgen, Bose, a good coach and look out!