Lee Nailon to Philly...

[Kings113]

The 76ers front court got a little bit deeper on Thursday.

Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced on Sept. 22 that the Sixers have agreed to terms with free-agent and five-year NBA veteran Lee Nailon.

"Lee will give us some added offense and experience," King said. "His workout and meeting were very impressive."

A 6-foot-9, 238-pound forward, Nailon has averaged 8.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game on 47.3 percent shooting in 284 career games (96 starts). Last season, while playing with the Hornets, Nailon posted career-highs in scoring (14.2 ppg), rebounding (4.4 rpg) and minutes (29.7 mpg) in 68 games (51 starts).

Throughout his NBA career, Nailon has played with five different teams - the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets (2000-02, 2004-05), the New York Knicks (2002-03), the Atlanta Hawks (2003-04), the Orlando Magic (2003-04) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-04). He was a member of the Hornets 2001-02 playoff team that advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

A five-year NBA veteran, Nailon was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round (43rd overall pick) of the 1999 NBA Draft. After playing one season in Italy (1999-00, Milano), he entered the NBA and played two seasons with the Hornets (2000-02). After spending the 2002-03 season with the Knicks and starting the 2003-04 season with the Hawks, he signed consecutive 10-day contracts with Orlando (1/5/04, 1/15/04). Nailon later signed a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers (3/3/04) before signing with Cleveland for the remainder of the season. He returned to the Hornets franchise for the 2004-05 season, signing as a free agent (9/30/04).

During his college career, Nailon played at two junior colleges (Southeastern CC, 1995-96 and Butler County CC, 1996-97) before spending his final two seasons at Texas Christian University. He averaged 23.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in two seasons at TCU.

http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/nailon_050922.html

Will be a good signing

Never even read anything about this, heh.

 

[mr. moustache]

Wow. Terrible rebounder. Can score a little.

 

[Bricklayer]

Wow. Terrible rebounder. Can score a little.

Well, yes. Although note he grabbed as many as Peja did in 10 fewer minutes. He's weak ont he glass, but not horrendous as SFs go. His overall story is simple -- lethal little midrange game, not much else. Like a very very poor man's Glenn Robinson. No much on the glass. Not going to pass. Not much defense. Just a smooth professional scorer.

 

[Gtronic]

i saw "6-foot-9" and immediately thought about how pissed i would be if the kings signed this guy...actually, i wouldn't be that surprised

 

[Kings113]

They couldn't after SAR anyways, and of course the Philly three already there, since he'd be on the bench.

 

[Bricklayer]

They couldn't after SAR anyways, and of course the Philly three already there, since he'd be on the bench.

Nailon may be 6'9", but he's 6'9" the way Peja is 6'9" -- the height is almost irrelevant and he plays like a much smaller player. Pretty much a pure SF despite the height, so the duplication would have been with Corliss if anyone. Thing is, I have no idea why we'd want Nailon. Scratch that -- I know EXACTLY why we might want him -- he can shoot, midrange at least. But its ALL he does, and he makes absolutely zero impact out there as a rule. I find Corliss to be an awkward and overpriced tweener, but at least he can have an impact with that post game. Nailon just gives you a couple of passive jumpers and then trots back to the bench.

 

[Kings113]

Eh, for this past season, which was a rollercoaster no doubt.

 

[LPKingsFan]

i saw "6-foot-9" and immediately thought about how pissed i would be if the kings signed this guy...actually, i wouldn't be that surprised

Considering he once torched the Kings, and our history of picking up guys who've had career highs against us, it would be hardly unexpected

 

[Lamar_Odom]

He won't make that much of a difference, the Sixers won't win a championship with or without him.

 

[Kings113]

They needed offense off the bench. They got it. I don't think he was in their mind as a key piece to a championship.

 

[iheartBrad]

I think for Philly its a great pickup...outside of the their big 5 or 6 with with Hunter they have absolutely nothing going on thats all that exciting...not to say that Lee is exciting but...I think its a good pickup they need more for the bench