Lockout Especially Bad For Young Sixers

The NBA lockout is bad for all teams because teams can’t hold work outs, mini camps, and can’t do a lot of the things that a team needs to do to get prepared for the regular season.

The lockout is especially detrimental to a young team like the Sixers who need the offseason to continue to grow and develop into a winning squad. Things like the summer league that the Sixers would typically utilize to scout and develop their young players, is unavailable due to the lockout. Even worse is the fact that Doug Collins is unable further implement his system and winning philosophy during off season workouts and camps that would typically be mandatory.

The Sixers looked hot at the end of last season and were looking forward to a summer filled with hard and work and dedication to becoming even better. Now this young Sixers team is forced to sit on the sidelines and wait this thing out with the rest of the league as the two sides attempt to agree on a deal.

We can only hope that the young guys on this team realize the importance of playing everyday. Whether it’s going to the gym and getting up 200 plus shots a day or getting involved in some type of summer league, all of these guys especially Evan Turner and Jrue Holiday need to consistently playing the game.

If I were one of the young guys I would hire a personal trainer/coach if possible a former player that could help out with conditioning as well as becoming a better player. If anyone takes a long period of time off away from the game, they could end up extremely rusty and out of shape when and if play resumes.