  With draft night steadily approaching, fans from all over are wondering the NBA fate of Jameer Nelson. And why not? Afterall, he is the man the SI labeled 'the little man from the little school, who is beating everyone in the country'. He is one of the classiest acts to come out of College Basketball. Jameer lead a great basketball program deep into the tourney, all while proving to the country that he is the best PG. St. Joes, the city of Philadelphia, Big 5 fans, bball fans all around the country love Jameer Nelson.
Of course, since he is from Philadelphia, isn't the 76ers the best fit for Jameer and Jameer the best fit for the 76ers? Unfortunately not. I think that Jameer Nelson is going to do very well in the NBA. I think that he is going to play a very valuable role for a team that has a need at the guard spot. Let's look at why this would be bad for the Sixers? You already have a long term contract to a "consistant at best" pg and a star in Allen Iverson, where if he plays the point (Obrian has already said he is going to try this) you are set at that position. If you go and get someone who is around 6'8", runs the court, can shoot pretty well from the outside, and be a presence on the inside, that would be a good fit. Or, you can go bigger and draft someone who is 7'0", a little light when comparing to big men, but still adds size down low and a decent mid-range game, again you have a fit. There will be a player available at the 9 pick who has an opportunity to be an immediate impact on this team, or a better fit towards their future. Jameer Nelson, as fantastic as he was throughout college, is not going to have the impact he potentially could have for another team. The Sixers have management problems, salary cap issues, broken down players, bad attitudes, and a very very slim chance at making the playoffs.
Why would we want Jameer to come here? Secondly, why is the Sixers not a good fit for Jameer and what team would be a good fit? Jameer Nelson has the ability, knowledge and attitude that coaches are in love with. He is a true PG who knows how to play the position and has the desire and thirst to learn more. I think the best fit for Jameer is the NJ Nets or the Miami Heat. Both teams are targeting him, and one of them should land him on draft night. If he plays for the Nets, he will obviously have the ability to learn from one of the best PG's in the game, Jason Kidd. Nelson will have the ability to go through the motions of being a rookie, he will learn so much by going against Kidd throughout practice. He will be a part of a young, talented team on the up. If Jameer Nelson comes out and has a superstar year for the Sixers, they still won't make the playoffs.
Do you want to be realistic Sixer fans? Do you want Jameer Nelson? Ok, here is what we do. Take the next 3 years, and handle your business. Get out from underneath these bad contracts, change your management, create cap room, trade Iverson etc. Re-Establish your footing in this league and start your way back to the top. The scary part about the Sixers is they still are on their way to rock bottom.
Grabbing Jameer Nelson and taking him with us is not the answer. Let Jameer play his rookie, 3-year contract and then target him when that contract is over (if that is even an option). Drafting players is a dangerous time to let personal feelings influence your pick. However, if you Love Jameer, and want what is best for him, let it go. This is not the best situation for Jameer, or any player for that matter, to come in to. 
