By Sean Connolly
After the way the 76ers played towards the end of last season and also in the playoffs, Andre Iguodala and the Sixers were showing a lot of upside. They are in a weak Eastern conference and have one of the strongest, most exciting young players in the league in Iguodala. The team is young and has been showing much more promise with the acquisition of one of the best forwards in Elton Brand. So why would Iguodala want to be traded to the Clippers?
If some how Iguodala ends up a Los Angeles Clipper I will be absolutely astonished over the stupidity. First of all what is there in Clippers? Their best players are leaving in Brand and Corey Maggette and they might not even sign Baron Davis. So, what’s the point of leaving a young, talented, playoff team to go to a team who hasn’t been in the playoffs in years and unless they can perform a miracle will not make it next season? I like Andre and all but I think the answer to that question is his desire for more money.
You know, just when I think the league is getting better and more ethical, someone goes and makes a money hungry move like this. There is no better explanation. It is moronic to even think about this move if you’re Iguodala.
I really think the Sixers have a legitimate chance to do some damage next season with players like Brand, Andre Miller, and Iguodala. But, no matter what the integrity of Iguodala will be in question if he stays. Because there is no way you should even be rumored in being traded to the Clippers when you have such a talented team and a week earlier you acquired one of the best forwards in the past 20 years. Glory before money, Iguodala.
