Philadelphia Comparisons: How the Sixers Relate to the Phillies

There I was, standing in the concourse at the Sixers game last night, staring at the Commissioner's Trophy, otherwise known as the World Freaking Champions Trophy. I realized that it was now possessed by my team. Oh, what a sweet feeling.

Last night was Phillies Night at the Sixers. In attendance were Shane Victorino, Ryan Madson, and Brad Lidge, as they were honored by another Philadelphia organization. Lidge threw the honorary tip. There was an ugly display of a three-point contest at halftime.

Shane Victorino took home the coveted imaginary three-point trophy, connecting on seven threes in 60 seconds. He sort of had it going on. That wasn't really the ugly part though. I almost had to turn away when Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson faced off against each other and made a total of two combined threes in a combined 120 seconds. Stick to pitching, fellas.

The whole Phillies theme at a basketball got my creative genes ticking. Who do the guys on the NBA team in town, most resemble across the street for the baseball team? How would the Sixers fare in a different sport? Well, here's what I came up with.

Andre Miller

Phillies Comparison: Jamie Moyer

This one was really easy for me. The two are similar in many ways. For one, both don't really rely on extreme athleticism to be productive. Jamie Moyer hasn't broken 85 on the radar gun, maybe his entire life. Andre Miller isn't the quickest of guards or highest of jumpers. Both recognize this, and turn to a common trait: craftiness. Both Moyer and Miller excel at the art of being crafty. Whether it be painting the plate from Moyer, or a simple shot fake or change of direction from Miller.

Baseball Position: 3B

Miller was a quarterback in high school, so I suspect he has a strong arm. Pedro Feliz should not get too worried though.

Willie Green

Phillies Comparison: Geoff Jenkins

Overpaid, thought of a little too highly, worthless most of the time, but he can come up big in spots. Geoff Jenkins started off Game 5 Part Deux of the World Series with a great double. Willie Green will never match that feat. However, Green has had his games where he can contribute nicely.

Baseball Position: 2B

It's sad I think so long and hard about these things.

Andre Iguodala

Phillies Comparison: Ryan Howard

Andre Iguodala has already cashed in for his payday. Ryan Howard will continually cash in for his paydays. Both are extreme talents who still have flaws in their games and are, at times, inconsistent. While Ryan Howard is a bit inconsistent while reaching 48 homers, Iggy is a bit inconsistent reaching 17 points a game. Not quite the same.

Baseball Position: CF

Iguodala seems like he would be excellent roaming centerfield. The speed is definitely there, and he has some of the best hands on the Sixers. Which actually is not saying that much. The next Willie Mays, certainly not. But he can surely do as good as Doug Glanville.

Thaddeus Young

Phillies Comparison: Jayson Werth

Both were not really expected to be anything great when they came to town. When Werth was acquired, it was overlooked. When Young was drafted, fans wanted somebody else. Quickly though it has been realized that both have star potential.

Baseball Position: Pitcher

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