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EmperorLocky wrote:Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!
Always loved the NBA just so much more exciting that we have more and more Aussies in the league.
LongLiveHinkie wrote:Ben Simmons' cousin died in a car accident today.
NYSixersFan wrote:quite simply, If I were GM, We would have a good young playoff team right now; with cap flexibility going forward
NYSixersFan wrote:I'D BE more then happy to debate you or anyone else on specifics
NYSixersFan wrote:How can I give you specifics? I'm not talking to other GM's
CoreyGallagher wrote:I hope the Cavs don't take Embiid because then we'll take Embiid.
Simbiid wrote:Damn that's crazy. Are our best players cursed or something?
CoreyGallagher wrote:I hope the Cavs don't take Embiid because then we'll take Embiid.
Agnostifarian wrote:I've been thinking about BB saying that Simmons will start out playing a more traditional PF role instead of asking him to start off as a PG. Obviously, he'll have the green light to grab and go and he'll almost certainly run some PNR with JoJo and others. However, assuming we sign or trade for a PG who runs PNR effectively, like Rubio, I would like to see Simmons be the first screener. He would be a devastating roll man who can score or create on his way to the basket. He could also "pop" but instead of shooting, BB could design a secondary action where someone flows to Simmons to set another pick for Ben to work. If we can get the defense moving, RoCo, Sauce and our "new shooters" should find open looks from the perimeter.
Eventually, I think Ben becomes the primary ball handler but that may be a year or two from now?
Negrodamus wrote:Agnostifarian wrote:I've been thinking about BB saying that Simmons will start out playing a more traditional PF role instead of asking him to start off as a PG. Obviously, he'll have the green light to grab and go and he'll almost certainly run some PNR with JoJo and others. However, assuming we sign or trade for a PG who runs PNR effectively, like Rubio, I would like to see Simmons be the first screener. He would be a devastating roll man who can score or create on his way to the basket. He could also "pop" but instead of shooting, BB could design a secondary action where someone flows to Simmons to set another pick for Ben to work. If we can get the defense moving, RoCo, Sauce and our "new shooters" should find open looks from the perimeter.
Eventually, I think Ben becomes the primary ball handler but that may be a year or two from now?
I think he gets the ball early in the possession frequently from the get go. It instantly takes their PF (if that's who they choose to guard him) away from the paint, leaving Embiid (or Okafor if we choose that route) alone to feast.
Agnostifarian wrote:Negrodamus wrote:Agnostifarian wrote:I've been thinking about BB saying that Simmons will start out playing a more traditional PF role instead of asking him to start off as a PG. Obviously, he'll have the green light to grab and go and he'll almost certainly run some PNR with JoJo and others. However, assuming we sign or trade for a PG who runs PNR effectively, like Rubio, I would like to see Simmons be the first screener. He would be a devastating roll man who can score or create on his way to the basket. He could also "pop" but instead of shooting, BB could design a secondary action where someone flows to Simmons to set another pick for Ben to work. If we can get the defense moving, RoCo, Sauce and our "new shooters" should find open looks from the perimeter.
Eventually, I think Ben becomes the primary ball handler but that may be a year or two from now?
I think he gets the ball early in the possession frequently from the get go. It instantly takes their PF (if that's who they choose to guard him) away from the paint, leaving Embiid (or Okafor if we choose that route) alone to feast.
I'm not sure NBA coaching will respect Ben at the three point line. I think they will be happy if he catches the ball there and they can sag off into Joel or OK4. Ball movement stops and the shot clock ticks... we are going to have to send screens at him immediately, IMO. That's why I think we use him as a pick man early in the season. It will keep him involved and the offense can have flow. I think Simmons will become a better ball handling PNR guy if he spends some time as the pick man first.
P-K4 wrote:What's up with summer league? Should we be worried? The articles I've read gave the impression that he wouldn't play until he signed his contract. But will he sign tonight and in time to play Monday against Boston? Do we get to see him on the floor b4 the Laker game in Vegas?
Los5782 wrote:http://www.nba.com/sixers/video/teams/sixers/2016/06/30/1467313162509-Twitter-Segment-with-music.mp4-624621
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CoreyGallagher wrote:I hope the Cavs don't take Embiid because then we'll take Embiid.
