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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#41 » by Negrodamus » Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:29 am

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Negrodamus wrote:Well… quite the game to go to.


Yeah man, glad you got your money's worth. You made a cool memory.


It’s crazy, every time I go, it seems someone has a huge game. Embiid had 59 last time I went.

Maxey could have had 50+ easy, but the Lakers were waving the white flag early. He’s on another level now.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#42 » by eyeatoma » Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:30 am

ivysixer2000 wrote:Well they have chemistry, my biggest worry is if Morey will go star hunting again and mess it all up.

Sometimes the best move is to not make a move at all.


Jimmy for PG?
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#44 » by ExplosionsInDaSky » Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:18 am

ivysixer2000 wrote:Well they have chemistry, my biggest worry is if Morey will go star hunting again and mess it all up.

Sometimes the best move is to not make a move at all.


Agree, and as much as I'd be in favor of ridding ourselves of George's contract for a half season rental of Butler, I don't think it would be the right thing to do. This team has found a groove and Paul George has been a part of that. The main issue I have with him is that he's a part time player. At least Butler is available for the most part. Still not going to happen.

If we do make a move it needs to be for an upgrade for Drummond. Hopefully he decides to show up and start play hard at some point. IDK...Maybe we move Martin?
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#45 » by ivysixer2000 » Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:57 am

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ivysixer2000 wrote:Well they have chemistry, my biggest worry is if Morey will go star hunting again and mess it all up.

Sometimes the best move is to not make a move at all.


Agree, and as much as I'd be in favor of ridding ourselves of George's contract for a half season rental of Butler, I don't think it would be the right thing to do. This team has found a groove and Paul George has been a part of that. The main issue I have with him is that he's a part time player. At least Butler is available for the most part. Still not going to happen.

If we do make a move it needs to be for an upgrade for Drummond. Hopefully he decides to show up and start play hard at some point. IDK...Maybe we move Martin?


I don't care how much Jojo likes Jimmy, he isn't worth that much money in this new age of bball. Add him after that enormous contract is over. PG is the correct piece for this team, its not like Jimmy wants to shoot a 3. We should already know that. I hate 3s, and Jimmy does too, but until things change league wide.....Jimmy is a dinosaur.

Hopefully Morey doesn't do a rash decision.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#46 » by Eyeamok » Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:11 am

Wow the defense was awesome. And did Bona block both Lebron and Bronny James in the same game?
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#47 » by 76ciology » Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:12 am

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ivysixer2000 wrote:Well they have chemistry, my biggest worry is if Morey will go star hunting again and mess it all up.

Sometimes the best move is to not make a move at all.


Agree, and as much as I'd be in favor of ridding ourselves of George's contract for a half season rental of Butler, I don't think it would be the right thing to do. This team has found a groove and Paul George has been a part of that. The main issue I have with him is that he's a part time player. At least Butler is available for the most part. Still not going to happen.

If we do make a move it needs to be for an upgrade for Drummond. Hopefully he decides to show up and start play hard at some point. IDK...Maybe we move Martin?


I’d prefer a lob threat. It would help relieve some of the defensive pressure in the paint for guys like Maxey and Oubre. Someone like Kai Jones could be a great fit.

On a side note, maybe we should figure out which McDonalds branch Nerlens Noel is working at and give him a call.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#48 » by 76ciology » Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:14 am

Eyeamok wrote:Wow the defense was awesome. And did Bona block both Lebron and Bronny James in the same game?


Klutch is requesting a drug test for Bona.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#49 » by Eyeamok » Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:18 am

76ciology wrote:
Eyeamok wrote:Wow the defense was awesome. And did Bona block both Lebron and Bronny James in the same game?


Klutch is requesting a drug test for Bona.


Klutch has pull. Don't be surprised if Silver declares the game a no contest (NC) tomorrow.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#50 » by WentzerWuver » Wed Jan 29, 2025 6:02 am

Eyeamok wrote:Wow the defense was awesome. And did Bona block both Lebron and Bronny James in the same game?
It still count as one block since they blood related. More importantly, Sixers won along with my 220 bet cause the Lakers always struggles on back to back as their best players are too old and need a full day to recover after a game. Only fools doesn't know that. Hopefully you guys got in on it too!

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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#51 » by WentzerWuver » Wed Jan 29, 2025 6:15 am

eyeatoma wrote:Where the Maxey haters at? Dude is a legit #1 option right now. He's figured it out.
Only one I know of here is 76ciology as he's been trying unload Maxey on the fantasty trade thread for years like he didn't sign his cap or something as a rookie and is still holding a grudge against him to this very day. He was willing to trade Maxey to the Nets for DFS and Cam plus picks Lol

https://youtube.com/shorts/RWLW79MSDtk?si=9OvYBbSP6w_zs_C3

I said it before and will repeat it again - Maxey is our UNTOUCHABLE RARE BREED and will never be traded under any circumstances!!!
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#52 » by eyeatoma » Wed Jan 29, 2025 7:22 am

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eyeatoma wrote:Where the Maxey haters at? Dude is a legit #1 option right now. He's figured it out.
Only one I know of here is 76ciology as he's been trying unload Maxey on the fantasty trade thread for years like he didn't sign his cap or something as a rookie and is still holding a grudge against him to this very day. He was willing to trade Maxey to the Nets for DFS and Cam plus picks Lol

https://youtube.com/shorts/RWLW79MSDtk?si=9OvYBbSP6w_zs_C3

I said it before and will repeat it again - Maxey is our UNTOUCHABLE RARE BREED and will never be traded under any circumstances!!!


Nice video, did he just sign the card for you?
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#53 » by WentzerWuver » Wed Jan 29, 2025 7:45 am

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WentzerWuver wrote:
eyeatoma wrote:Where the Maxey haters at? Dude is a legit #1 option right now. He's figured it out.
Only one I know of here is 76ciology as he's been trying unload Maxey on the fantasty trade thread for years like he didn't sign his cap or something as a rookie and is still holding a grudge against him to this very day. He was willing to trade Maxey to the Nets for DFS and Cam plus picks Lol

https://youtube.com/shorts/RWLW79MSDtk?si=9OvYBbSP6w_zs_C3

I said it before and will repeat it again - Maxey is our UNTOUCHABLE RARE BREED and will never be traded under any circumstances!!!


Nice video, did he just sign the card for you?
No, he signed my road jersey of his few years ago, which I framed. It's one of my most cherished autos.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#54 » by Zumramania » Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:01 am

I hope Drummond does not return, Bona is so much better. I am afraid our Doc Rivers 2.0, i.e., Nick Nurse, will play Drummond if/when he returns.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#55 » by M2J » Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:21 am

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Mik317 wrote:Team playing uptempo ball finally… and are going to bring back old man biid to ruin it


Was thinking the same thing. I still say we make a low risk trade for a big that can run the floor, score, and rebound...Marvin Bagley is probably available for next to nothing. With that being said, Bona has been doing his thing.


Uptempo (which is criminal not to do for Maxey) and better spacing than what they've typically put around him. Essentially 5 out. Pace and space has been the winning formula in the NBA forever now.

Not sure if they can truly win with these characters, but he can definitely play better with pace and space.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#56 » by Mik317 » Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:12 pm

Maxey has also stopped trying to get fouled and has gone back to floaters and scoop shots
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#57 » by Negrodamus » Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:16 pm

Maxey tied for 5th in ppg with Kevin goddamn Durant and he's not projected to be an All Star.
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#58 » by Iscull » Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:57 pm

Maxey is 2nd in the leage for MPG. Anyone else worried Nurse is going to run him into the ground?
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#59 » by Mik317 » Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:45 pm

Negrodamus wrote:Maxey tied for 5th in ppg with Kevin goddamn Durant and he's not projected to be an All Star.

coaches always "reward" guys on playoff teams for the reserve spots
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Re: Sixers vs Lakers 1/28 7:30PM EST 

Post#60 » by WentzerWuver » Thu Jan 30, 2025 12:07 am

Iscull wrote:Maxey is 2nd in the leage for MPG. Anyone else worried Nurse is going to run him into the ground?
Maxey is so unstoppable now!

https://youtube.com/shorts/ag26jACJlyY?si=dM06t3zCOQtSQr0F

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