A few days ago I wrote about the starting rotation for the Sixers. That was the easy part. This article will attempt to predict the bench contributions for the team this year.
First Two Off the Bench
Assuming the starting lineups from my previous article, http://bleacherreport.com/articles/434779-an-early-look-at-the-sixers-rotation-the-starting-five, the first two men off the bench will likely be Lou Williams and Thaddeus Young. Lou Williams will likely be the first backup at both guard spots, while Young will likely come in for Elton Brand at the power forward position. Both players will likely see minutes around what you would expect for your team's sixth man.
Williams has the potential to be a very good sixth man in this league, and I see him being a sort of Manu Ginobili-lite. He is at his best coming off the bench, providing instant energy and scoring. If he lives up to his potential, I could see him getting a few votes ...
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Article written by Jeff College