A Season of "If"s

Rather than put up a detailed Sixer's season preview, which would re-iterate everything that has been written by the local media and national media over at ESPN, I decided to go a different route. Because I believe that this season can really be summed up in one word. IF.

IF Chris Webber stays healthy and is even 75% of his former self

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IF Allen Iverson can learn to trust his teammates more

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IF Andre Iguodala makes the next leap to superstardom

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IF Samuel Dalembert can stay healthy and finally deliver on his potential

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IF Kyle Korver can add some variety to his offensive attack

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IF Mo Cheeks can get through to the players and keep them at a high level

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IF John Salmons keeps going to the basket like he has all preseason

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IF Stephen Hunter is a shot blocking force off the bench

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IF the learn to maximize what they have on the defensive end

Well, then the Sixers could be the surprise team of the year and somehow challenge in the East. If only 75% of those things go well they could win the Atlantic Division. If only 50% of those things happen they'll be right back where they were last year. And if none of those things happen then it's time for fire Billy King.