2018-19 Sixers Thread
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I m not a fan of the TNT announcers. Love the announcing of Marc Zumoff. I wonder if McHale will be fined for that comment?
Embiid narrowly avoids wiping out Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated actress Regina King. . . .
bwifan
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I actually think that Kyrie on the floor helps the sixers. The ball movement without him ISO-ing tires them out. It makes embiid run around. And on defense, Kyrie is a net negative. All he can do is chase redick.
It’s just about matchups. When they don’t have Kyrie, it’s a matchup nightmare for the sixers. Long wings and guards with big men that shoot threes.
I think people are missing a big piece of the puzzle. This SIXERS team has been together for about two weeks. This isn’t a video game. In real life a team needs time to gel. They were one really egregious no call from beating the Celtics. Let the Massholes crow about their win. If they can beat this team in the playoffs they will have accomplished something.
This remains a concern of mine. Hopefully, the Sixers' D will improve as they new guys get acclimated into the system, or the system is modified to take advantage of the talents of the new guys.
Why is Amir Johnson on this team and when do Zhaire Smith and Patton join them? What happens when Shake Milton’s broken finger is healed? Do the Sixers still try to obtain some defensive wing help. What will be their roster a month from now?
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Smith is close to joining the Blue Coats and if all goes well, is expected to join the Sixers towards the end of the regular season.
I don't think there are any more answers in the buy out market. What you see is what you get. Smith, Patton, and Milton don't have enough NBA experience to be a factor in the playoffs. Think Butler is going to have to guard point guards in the playoffs. On the flip side, they will probably have to guard him. Good luck with that.
Amir is buried. Embiid, the Boban, sometimes Boldan at the 5.
Looks like Embiid is out for at least a week with tendinitis in one of us knees and Furkon K is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus. That stinks.
bwifan
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I was at Dr J's first game as a 76er at the Spectrum ... he was running and dunking that night.
At some point, Brett Brown will take the fall and heat for the Sixers all too frequent lapses in D and blowing big leads. Great guy, but an early playoff elimination could cost him his job. Granted there are now injuries, but the process is over. Its now time to put all the pieces together and win.
Somewhat positive news on Bobon. Feels like there are some losses on the horizon for the Sixers. Is Toby Harris playing great or what? Mike Scott has also had a nice two game stretch. He should get plenty of PT with the Sixers.
https://www.philly.com/sixers/boban-marjanovic-mri-knee-sixers-new-orleans-pelicans-20190226.html
https://www.philly.com/sixers/boban-marjanovic-mri-knee-sixers-new-orleans-pelicans-20190226.html
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I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a grown ass man pout and sulk the way he does when he doesn’t get his way. His defensive “effort” the last two games has been HILARIOUS! Just watching people drive to the rim, not even trying to get a rebound, and making zero effort on switches. I hope his career ends with him rusting away in LA outside the playoffs.
bwifan
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FWIW Jo Jo out against OKC... Fine by me. If they are able to win while resting him let him get a good bit of rest before the playoffs.
I’m sure he regrets the way his multiple production companies and brand has significantly grown since coming to LaLa Land...Straight Cash homey . Everyone knew this was a throw away year.
