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Philadelphia 76ers Bryan Colangelo Targeting Power Forward In Off-Season

By Bret Stuter

Apr 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) on the bench during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. The Brooklyn Nets won 141-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) on the bench during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. The Brooklyn Nets won 141-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) warms up before game seven against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) warms up before game seven against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Power Forward Options

The key to this role is a solid veteran who can take either starts or playing minutes, but who can mentor from a benching role as Saric and others develop. So while the early temptation is to enter the bidding wars on a younger veteran with upside, don’t look for that from the Philadelphia 76ers this year.

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    • Bryan Colangelo has seen only one year out of rookie Dario Saric, and he has to be pleased so far with what he’s seen.

    But the team has Saric, Shawn Long, and Alex Poythress, all of whom possess minimal NBA experience at the role.  Poythress is a more natural small forward, and as the team narrows the focus upon a veteran, you could expect him to compete at that position as well.

    So who?  Well, the role is a veteran of many years.  Someone who has seen plenty of post season play.

    A three point shot is a solid plus, but excellent defense would be a close second.  Now, let’s consider three free agent options who may fill that role at a high dollar short duration price.

    I   Dirk Nowitzki
    II  Ersan Ilyasova
    III Luc Richard Mbah A Moute