In what could be the most pivotal off-season for the Philadelphia 76ers since the drafting of Allen Iverson, Billy King is faced with two great challenges. First, keeping the young core of Samuel Dalembert in a Sixers uniforms and second, improving a squad that could not get past the first round of the playoffs last season.
Of course, Dalembert is the number one priority of the three, and the future of this franchise rides on his return to Philadelphia. When given minutes by ex-coach Jim O?brien, Sammy proved he had what it took to be a force in the middle, and showed his ability to take over games. His combination of height, length, and leaping ability is a rarity in today?s NBA, and players with Dalembert?s natural abilities are few and far between.