ajc.com - 7/3/2008
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The Philadelphia 76ers rolled out the red carpet for Hawks forward Josh Smith on Wednesday, complete with limousine rides, a guided tour of not only their facilities but much of the city of Brotherly Love and a brief meeting with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. "We had a great meeting and a great time visiting with everyone here [Wednesday], and we'll continue to talk tomorrow," Brian Dyke, ...
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Josh Smith "Impressed" with Philly
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae —
... But it's clear Smith was given the red carpet treatment and it appears as if he is the Sixers number one guy this off season. From yesterday's AJC: ...
Apparently, Philly Likes This Josh Smith Kid
FanHouse —
... , a restricted free agent. The early indications look pretty good, according to Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ...
Josh Smith Impressed by Sixers Pitch
Dime Magazine —
... the question that the Sixers must have been asking themselves when they pitched Josh Smith on coming to the City of Brotherly Love. While the Hawks can match anything thrown at J-Smoove, they’ll have to sit by and wait as other squads break out all the stops. And that’s exactly what Philly did. When Smith came for a meeting last week, the Sixers guided him on a tour of the city in a private limousine, and also arranged a meeting with Philadelphia’s mayor Michael Nutter . From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … “We had a great meeting and a great time visiting with everyone ...
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allphiladelphiasports.com 7/3/2008 — Reports from Josh Smith's Philadelphia visit seem very positive. The Sixers rolled out the red carpet for the restricted free agent.
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ajc.com 7/3/2008 — PARTS UNKNOWN - The private plane. The limo. The old jersey-with-his-name-on-it-in-the-locker trick. The Mayor. The wine and dine. The man on the street coming up and telling you how much they need you routine. The Philadelphia 76ers spared no expense...
Josh Smith "Impressed" with Philly
the700level.com 7/3/2008 — Atlanta Hawks star Josh Smith was in town yesterday visiting with the Sixers and was expected to depart sometime today. No word yet on whether an offer sheet was presented to Smith.
But it's clear Smith was given the red carpet treatment and it ...
If All Else Fails…
mvn.com 7/3/2008 — With limited options, most fans believe that this summer is “Josh Smith or bust”. I agree completely. Atlanta can match any offer thrown at him and it really comes down to a decision if their management wants Josh Smith or the backcourt ...
Hawks Free Agent Smith Visits 76ers —
NBA.com: News 7/2/2008
The Hawks' Josh Smith wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers - a franchise with plenty of cap room to make a big offer.
Hawks free agent Smith visits 76ers —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 7/3/2008
Josh Smith wasted no time taking advantage of his restricted free-agent status, spending Wednesday visiting the Philadelphia 76ers - a franchise with plenty of cap room to make a big offer.
The 22-year-old Smith toured the city and visited the ...
