Al Thorton

Looks like Billy King and the brass won't let Al Thorton slip past 12. I guess I wouldn't have a problem with that...but...what problems does he solve?

Was he the best player on the court last year when the 'noles played the Gators? Yes.

Is he old, meaning that the 76ers will pay lower dollars for a more mature possible starter? Yes.

Is he better than Rodney Carney? Probably.

Will he solve the low post dilemma? I don't know...and thats what worries me about him.

Will he rebound? I think so.

Can he play defense? When they say the knock on him is "consistency", I read that as "defense".