Iguodala Named to the Sixer Starting Line-up, Robinson Demoted

Sixer coach Jim O'Brien named veterans Aaron McKie and Marc Jackson and rookie Andre Iguodala to the starting lineup, as Glenn Robinson and Samuel Dalembert

McKie beat out Willie Green to be the starter at shooting guard, Iguodala gets Robinson's old spot at small forward, and Jackson takes over from Dalembert at center.

"Glenn took it about as good as any NBA player has ever taken news that he was not going to be in the starting lineup," O'Brien said. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for the professional way he handled the situation."

Robinson griped about playing time last season when injuries shortened his first season in Philadelphia to a career-low 42 games. Robinson dedicated himself to offseason workout programs and proclaimed in training camp to be in his best shape in years.

Dalembert was one of two Sixers to play in all 82 games last season and was ninth in the league with 2.3 blocks a game. While he was shooting 74 percent in the preseason, he struggled at times adapting to O'Brien's defensive scheme.

"It does matter for me. I'm not going to lie. I do want to start," Dalembert said last week when asked about the possibility of losing his starting job.

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Dalembert Deal Will Be Completed in the Summer

It doesn't appear that Samuel Dalembert will be signed to a contract extension prior to the October 31st deadline, which will make him a restricted free-agent on July 1st.

This doesn't mean that the Philadelphia 76ers will worry about resigning their young center. They will be able to match any offer he receives and they appear to be very committed to Dalembert.

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Iverson Feeling Comfortable at the Point Guard Position

Allen Iverson is beginning to feel comfortable at the point guard position.

Iverson scored 27 points and Willie Green added 15 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 86-81 exhibition victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.

Iverson wasn't seen as a true point guard who could distribute the ball. In his first try at point several years ago under former coach Larry Brown, Iverson showed little interest in the job.

So far, Coach Jim O'Brien said Iverson has been very unselfish, usually looking for the open man and leading the fastbreak.

"I'd rather have the ball in his hands than anyone else," O'Brien said.

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