Hawes an unexpected weapon for Brown, Sixers (Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia)

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In the summer of 2010, the Sixers sent a disgruntled Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni, who was beyond his prime, and a 7-foot center with three years of NBA experience in Spencer Hawes. Three and a half years late,r Dalembert is playing for his fourth team in as many seasons and Hawes is one of 11 NBA players averaging a double-double with 16.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. It would appear the Kings gave up on the 10th overall pick of the 2007 NBA draft too soon, which has turned out to be a gift for the Sixers. First-year head coach Brett Brown has been pleasantly surprised by the veteran center, who, by the way, is just 25 years old.

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[pshn80]

I don't hear anyone on here complaining about getting rid of Hawes.

 

[upinsmoke]

Hawes owes half of that contract he recieved to Coachie for teaching him so much Princeton ball. Did the previous management give up on him early? HELL YES! They made all sorts of mistakes across the board and the new brass has their hands full trying to undue the mess they created. As for Hawes I don't want "Soggy Waffles" as he was known around these parts anywhere near my team I just wish we got something better in return.