Charles Barkley Doesn't Think Any 2008 Free Agents Make Sixers a Contender

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Charles Barkley: Philly Is 'Always Tougher on Black Guys'
Published 6/30/2008 by Will Brinson at FanHouse
... Additionally, as one 700 level commenter pointed out, Pat Burrell has gotten far worse treatment than Howard and he's of the Caucasian persuasion, so maybe he's stretching a bit by calling the entire city of Philadelphia "biased". Or whatever he would inherently be saying with this quote. ...

PM Roundup: Play Golf With Natalie Gulbis!
Published 6/30/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... Year) The Orioles are out-drawing the Nationals in the DC TV market. (DC Sports Bog) We’d love it if one of you won a round of golf with Natalie Gulbis. Then, you could come back and explain to Traina how she’s golf hot. (Game on!) Yes, Jelena Jankovic can be sexy, but there’s not much sexy about today’s Wimbledon loss to Tamarine Tanasugarn. (Spoiler) Barkley doesn’t think Philly needs Josh Smith? (700 Level) Billy Beane gave a 16-year-old Dominican kid (who is 6-foot-7) a ...

Monday Bullets
Published 6/30/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... information Donaghy provided. Some of his allegations involved potentially criminal acts, particularly his statement that NBA executives interfered with the outcome of games. The government might have decided not to prosecute for a myriad of reasons, including a lack of evidence or conflicting evidence; because the statute of limitations had expired; or because the information Donaghy provided was inaccurate. Prosecutors did not say yesterday whether Donaghy knowingly lied." Charles Barkley doesn't think there's a free agent good enough for ...

Charles Barkley Does Not Think Josh Smith Would Make the 76ers a 'Legit Contender'
Published 7/1/2008 by Will Brinson at FanHouse
Filed under: 76ers, NBA Gossip, NBA Media Watch, NBA Videos, PhiladelphiaVia Enrico (although reclipped by yours truly), comes this clip of Charles Barkley appearing on NBC10's Sports Final Sunday night. On topic for Chuckles was, of course, the 76ers. Barkley thinks that Ed Stefanski -- who also appears in the clip (1:43) talking about making something 'pop' via free agency or a trade -- is making a mistake by attempting to spend money now, particularly if it's on Josh Smith (2:20). ...

Links: Welcome to L.A., Baron Davis!
Published 7/2/2008 by Lang Whitaker at SLAM Online
... Charles Barkley nailed it when he noted that the Sixers, above all else, need shooters. For Josh’s sake, I actually hope the Sixers do offer Smoove a huge contract starting at something ridiculous like $12 million a year, although that seems like something that Billy King would’ve done, not Ed Stefanski. ...

Ed Stefanski is the Man...ski
Published 7/15/2008 by FreeseDogg (noreply@blogger.com) at Poor Sports: Bitter Philly Sports Fans Sound Off
... SIGNIFICANCE: The 76ers are officially players for the NBA championship. Sir Charles said none of the 2008 free agents would make the 76ers contenders, but for the first time in my life I'm going to say it—Fuck you, C-Bark. Elton Brand instantly upgrades their half-court offense. His gigantic hands work on both ends of the floor, and you can expect him and Sammy to be blocking shots with regularity throughout the season. In fact, Sammy should worship the ground Elton walks on, because Brand's low post game will free up Sammy for plenty of easy put-back dunks and ...