I'm not concerned with Iverson's durability, he has historicaly been a fast healer, and frankly, I'd like to see the Sixers develop enough of an offense that they can play extended minutes without relying on him. At times they've played better without AI because they have to play like a team, but since they're playing like a team with him, I can't hope for an improvement, but an alternative to give him rest. Willie Green can score enough to spare Alan.
I want Cheeks to rest AI. I also think Webber is well-rested, and putting up small double-doubles. He is also trying to play defense. I don't care who is playing PF as long as they're productive, If it turns out that Shavlik or Carney are getting minutes at Webber's expense, then that's fine. They've been scoring enough without much from this postion. Webber will come around or one of the other ones will. They really need to work on their inside game.
Teams can't stop Korver without leaving someone else open. I'd love to see them run at him so he can make a pass inside or to a cutter. That's the whole point of having an outide shooter like him, he's the Sixers Peja! The Sixers have enough fire power now, that they're very difficult to cover. They like passing the ball, because they're all getting open looks. AI doesn't care whether he shoots or passes, if it's open he's taking it, and if it isn't he finds someone who is. They don't need Webber to distribute the ball, between Igoudala and AI there are open looks everywhere.
I don't know why you would assume that AI would turn away from team basketball. It works better for him to play this way. Last year proved that without defense, this team sucks. The only way they can win is to play the defensive style they're playing and work hard. AI knows that as well as anyone. He's won every honor in basketball, except a Championship ring. His only shot of getting one with the Sixers is for them to play defense. He has taken it on himself to stop cheating to steal passes, staying in postion to protect Dalembert from having to foul. I think he's commited, because MO will make it so. He's also having a lot of fun out there, playing the best he ever has. He's shooting a higher percentage and dishing more assists.
The Sixers just need Dalembert or Hunter to develop into a real center. Between the two of them, they average a double-double, but I'd like to see another 5-7 pts. from them. The longer Moses works with them the better they'll get. If just one of them gets a tenth of his desire, the Sixers will win 50.
It's just a prediction, not a fact. It's also Philly's only hope for a winning sports team this season.