Sigh. I can't say I understand the everything Philly touches is gold routine or what the point of it is.
A few points I have to make:
- I don't want to start a big war with individual posters but some of the people that are calling two second rounders and a low end 23 year old prospect (Ford rated him tier 5 two years ago "likely service industry")?a good deal VERY recently gushed about Noel's potential and how it was a no brainer to match offers for him this offseason. These two view points make no sense together.
- this trade was poorly received for the 76ers by both local writers and national writers. It has been pointed out that Noel actually shot better mid range jumpers than Anderson this year, Noel and embiid only played 8 minutes together ever, the 76ers don't have enough roster spots for all these 2nd rounders etc.
-(most importantly) this is good news! The 76ers are in our division and them punting on Noel for peanuts, unable to move okafor for even a top 20 pick and continued distrust of their front office is GREAT news for Celtics fans. This is a team we face 4 times a year every year and potentially in the playoffs. Enjoy the Philly fans wanting to to fire BC, enjoy watching Noel flourish in Dallas etc. this is great! No reason to polish their turds and not enjoy it!