Atlanta Hawks star Josh Smith was in town yesterday visiting with the Sixers and was expected to depart sometime today. No word yet on whether an offer sheet was presented to Smith.
But it's clear Smith was given the red carpet treatment and it appears as if he is the Sixers number one guy this off season. From yesterday's AJC:
The Philadelphia 76ers rolled out the red carpet for Hawks
forward Josh Smith on Wednesday, complete with limousine rides, a
guided tour of not only their facilities but much of the city of
Brotherly Love and a brief meeting with Philadelphia Mayor Michael
Nutter."We had a great meeting and a great time visiting with everyone here
[Wednesday], and we'll continue to talk tomorrow," Brian Dyke, one of
Smith's agents, said late Wednesday night. "What I can tell you is that
we're very impressed with 76ers organization and the city of the
Philadelphia."
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Video of Smith's visit via Comcast below.
The way things have been going this off season in terms of free agency, I clearly think Smith would be the best addition the Sixers can hope for at this point. His talent levels are supposedly ridiculous and his potential could be through the roof.