Satisfied, but not pleased, Eagles look to next year.

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mrobison Posted: 05-05-2008 12:46 PM

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 Ironically, the Eagles had clearly their best performance, at least offensively,
of the playoffs in the finals.  We were not able to overcome the loss of Yao, however,
losing decisively to Sugar Ray, 230-212.

As we look toward next year, here's how it shapes up prior to the inevitable trades.  AI2 and
Landry should be solid, and a healthy Williams is promising.  But Josh Smith in the 4th is what
makes for the potential of us returning to the finals.

1 G1-Baron, Paul, something like that
2 G2 more or less; the same
3 C1 Might need to gamble here; or live with moderate production.
4 F1 Josh Smith (4)    
4 F2 Andre Iguodala (4)
(should be able to parley an early 4th and a 5th into two late 4th rounders.
6 F3/C2-c1 insurance.
7 G3 Marcus Williams (7)
8 F3/G4
9 Some sort of interesting rookie, I'll venture.
10 F4 Carl Landry (10)    
11 F5 Glen Davis (11)    
12 Best available.  12 or 13, maybe both, is likely to be C3.
13 Best available.  12 or 13, maybe both, is likely to be C3.
14 G5/6 Javaris Crittenton (14)