NBA: The Kukoc-Mutombo trade was really re ed

[lefty]

Theo Ratliff was still an excellent defensive C and they had Kukoc.

So basically they traded a defensive C for another defensive C and lost offensive firepower

Considering the Sixers didn't have many offensive weapons to begin with, it was really stupid.

Kukoc was a versatile offensive player, left handed and had championship experience (and also made big shots in his career)

And IIRC, the Sixers had a better winning % before the trade


Larry Brwn making this trade because of the ing ASG

[baseline bum]

Theo Ratliff was still an excellent defensive C and they had Kukoc.

So basically they traded a defensive C for another defensive C and lost offensive firepower

Considering the Sixers didn't have many offensive weapons to begin with, it was really stupid.

Kukoc was a versatile offensive player, left handed and had championship experience (and also made big shots in his career)

And IIRC, the Sixers had a better winning % before the trade


Larry Brwn making this trade because of the ing ASG

They made that trade because Ratliff got hurt.

[lefty]

They made that trade because Ratliff got hurt.

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Me


But was it a long term injury?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Kukoc was in heavy decline & Ratliff was injured, IIRC. Mutombo was the Dwight Howard of the league with much better character.


Sixers (no one) were beating the mighty Lakers that year. Kobe was just too damn good and they were ultra motivated.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

I forgot that



Me


But was it a long term injury?

Broken hand or arm I think? That was my first year really following the NBA

[lefty]

Ah ok

[baseline bum]

I forgot that



Me


But was it a long term injury?

He got hurt a few games before they made the trade and only played 3 games the rest of the season.

[lefty]

He got hurt a few games before they made the trade and only played 3 games the rest of the season.

Understandable trade then

[Chris]

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[lefty]

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[Kawhitstorm]

Mutombo dominated the Bucks who were otherwise much more talented than the Sixers. Deke actually led the Sixers in win-share during the postseason.

[lefty]

Mutombo dominated the Bucks who were otherwise much more talented than the Sixers. Deke actually led the Sixers in win-share during the postseason.

Sixerrefs in the ECF tbh

[Molotov]

Today's lefty

[Kawhitstorm]

Sixerrefs in the ECF tbh

Iverson was injured so the Bucks can't complain about the refs. Mutombo sonned 'em in a pivotal Gm 5 when Iverson was wrapped up like a mummy.