76ers 2023-24 Season Thread Part 2

[Arsenal]

This disrespect from Saltics cannot go unanswered!

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[Stanford]

Nobody talks about Maxey as an MVP candidate.

[Jailblazers7]

Nobody talks about Maxey as an MVP candidate.

And crucially, Maxey has never talked about how he should be an MVP candidate.

[blargh]

My point is that if the absolute best case scenario for guy of this type is a solid contributor like Chandler, we should be less focused on their tools/potential and more on what they can do right now. Doesn’t make sense to wait for these guys to develop. Just sign the older versions who have already proven they can contribute.

For those who like Kai Jones’ raw tools: what is the absolute best outcome of a long, skinny hyperathletic PF/C who comes in without real ballhandling or shooting skills? There have been literally hundreds of these guys over the last 40 years: who has been the standout? Nic Claxton? Tyson Chandler?

Others already said this, but a decent version of that player would be a very nice 12th man. Not sure what you're expecting here, think the hope is just to get whoever has the best chance of contributing something and pickings are slim for un-signed guys in mid-March.

Also the highlights are very fun:

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[76ciology]

Joel Embiid is ‘not anywhere close’ to returning, per Ramona

“The hope that they have in Philly is that they can just stay in the mix for Joel Embiid to come back the last week or so of the season, at least where he has a chance to get back some conditioning before the playoffs.”

[eyeatoma]

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Last week of the season isn't enough ramp up IMO, especially when yo might have to get a play in game,.

I say a few games earlier. Last week of the season is 9 weeks.

[TheBallsDeeper]

Before the latest Injury Embiid, talent and impact-wise, I'd rate as top ten all time.
It's been a long time since a player has been both the best offensive player and the best defensive player, but that's what Embiid was earlier this year.
He gets disrespected because of the Philly hate and the White Euro love, but he is clearly the best player in the world, and it's not close.

However, I feel it's over. With his latest injury, he will struggle with conditioning from now on. He's going to have to choose if he wants to play defense or offense, he won't have the motor for both.
It's what Jokic and Doncic do, what Harden does. He can still put up big numbers if he wants to. But I don't think that's him, he wants to play both ends.

The problem is, outside of Embiid this roster is a dumpster fire. If he is not dominating on both ends of the floor Philly are a lottery team.

If you take Embiid out, and take the best player from every other team in the NBA out - is there any team you think the Sixers could beat in a 7 game series? I can't think of any. And if you can come up with one, how long did you have to think to find one?

Philly are about to head into a long winter.

[eyeatoma]

Before the latest Injury Embiid, talent and impact-wise, I'd rate as top ten all time.
It's been a long time since a player has been both the best offensive player and the best defensive player, but that's what Embiid was earlier this year.
He gets disrespected because of the Philly hate and the White Euro love, but he is clearly the best player in the world, and it's not close.

However, I feel it's over. With his latest injury, he will struggle with conditioning from now on. He's going to have to choose if he wants to play defense or offense, he won't have the motor for both.
It's what Jokic and Doncic do, what Harden does. He can still put up big numbers if he wants to. But I don't think that's him, he wants to play both ends.

The problem is, outside of Embiid this roster is a dumpster fire. If he is not dominating on both ends of the floor Philly are a lottery team.

If you take Embiid out, and take the best player from every other team in the NBA out - is there any team you think the Sixers could beat in a 7 game series? I can't think of any. And if you can come up with one, how long did you have to think to find one?

Philly are about to head into a long winter.

Right he's had two meniscus injuries and has come back more dominant each time but this is the one. Lol such a clown take...

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[TheBallsDeeper]

Before the latest Injury Embiid, talent and impact-wise, I'd rate as top ten all time.
It's been a long time since a player has been both the best offensive player and the best defensive player, but that's what Embiid was earlier this year.
He gets disrespected because of the Philly hate and the White Euro love, but he is clearly the best player in the world, and it's not close.

However, I feel it's over. With his latest injury, he will struggle with conditioning from now on. He's going to have to choose if he wants to play defense or offense, he won't have the motor for both.
It's what Jokic and Doncic do, what Harden does. He can still put up big numbers if he wants to. But I don't think that's him, he wants to play both ends.

The problem is, outside of Embiid this roster is a dumpster fire. If he is not dominating on both ends of the floor Philly are a lottery team.

If you take Embiid out, and take the best player from every other team in the NBA out - is there any team you think the Sixers could beat in a 7 game series? I can't think of any. And if you can come up with one, how long did you have to think to find one?

Philly are about to head into a long winter.

Right he's had two meniscus injuries and has come back more dominant each time but this is the one. Lol such a clown take...

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Look, I get you come on here and spam every thread that doesn't have the "yeah Philly are the greatest!!!!!" crap, to drown out anyone trying to have a reasonable discussion, but it gets pretty tiring, and mods need to sort it out.

As you said, Embiid is on his third meniscus injury is about to turn 30 and struggles with his fitness at the best of times due to his size and injury history. He had part of his meniscus cut out, which will definitely impact his movement and athleticism, and ability to complete cardio work.

If you want to do the whole "PHILLY ROCKS YEEAAHHHH!" routine, good for you, but some of us like to be realistic.

[eyeatoma]

Before the latest Injury Embiid, talent and impact-wise, I'd rate as top ten all time.
It's been a long time since a player has been both the best offensive player and the best defensive player, but that's what Embiid was earlier this year.
He gets disrespected because of the Philly hate and the White Euro love, but he is clearly the best player in the world, and it's not close.

However, I feel it's over. With his latest injury, he will struggle with conditioning from now on. He's going to have to choose if he wants to play defense or offense, he won't have the motor for both.
It's what Jokic and Doncic do, what Harden does. He can still put up big numbers if he wants to. But I don't think that's him, he wants to play both ends.

The problem is, outside of Embiid this roster is a dumpster fire. If he is not dominating on both ends of the floor Philly are a lottery team.

If you take Embiid out, and take the best player from every other team in the NBA out - is there any team you think the Sixers could beat in a 7 game series? I can't think of any. And if you can come up with one, how long did you have to think to find one?

Philly are about to head into a long winter.

Right he's had two meniscus injuries and has come back more dominant each time but this is the one. Lol such a clown take...

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Look, I get you come on here and spam every thread that doesn't have the "yeah Philly are the greatest!!!!!" crap, to drown out anyone trying to have a reasonable discussion, but it gets pretty tiring, and mods need to sort it out.

As you said, Embiid is on his third meniscus injury is about to turn 30 and struggles with his fitness at the best of times due to his size and injury history. He had part of his meniscus cut out, which will definitely impact his movement and athleticism, and ability to complete cardio work.

If you want to do the whole "PHILLY ROCKS YEEAAHHHH!" routine, good for you, but some of us like to be realistic.

It's not the same knee for all three lol. Yeah go tattle to the mods for me sharing logic and not going into a panic like you.

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[TheBallsDeeper]

Right he's had two meniscus injuries and has come back more dominant each time but this is the one. Lol such a clown take...

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Look, I get you come on here and spam every thread that doesn't have the "yeah Philly are the greatest!!!!!" crap, to drown out anyone trying to have a reasonable discussion, but it gets pretty tiring, and mods need to sort it out.

As you said, Embiid is on his third meniscus injury is about to turn 30 and struggles with his fitness at the best of times due to his size and injury history. He had part of his meniscus cut out, which will definitely impact his movement and athleticism, and ability to complete cardio work.

If you want to do the whole "PHILLY ROCKS YEEAAHHHH!" routine, good for you, but some of us like to be realistic.

It's not the same knee for all three lol. Yeah go tattle to the mods for me sharing logic and not going into a panic like you.

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Did I say it was the same knee?

F@ck me, it's like dealing with Pollyanna's (Please Use More Appropriate Word) cousin.

[eyeatoma]

Look, I get you come on here and spam every thread that doesn't have the "yeah Philly are the greatest!!!!!" crap, to drown out anyone trying to have a reasonable discussion, but it gets pretty tiring, and mods need to sort it out.

As you said, Embiid is on his third meniscus injury is about to turn 30 and struggles with his fitness at the best of times due to his size and injury history. He had part of his meniscus cut out, which will definitely impact his movement and athleticism, and ability to complete cardio work.

If you want to do the whole "PHILLY ROCKS YEEAAHHHH!" routine, good for you, but some of us like to be realistic.

It's not the same knee for all three lol. Yeah go tattle to the mods for me sharing logic and not going into a panic like you.

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Did I say it was the same knee?

F@ck me, it's like dealing with Pollyanna's (Please Use More Appropriate Word) cousin.

Calling me mentality ill but thinking the mods need to deal with me. Really making a lot of friends on here I see.

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[TheBallsDeeper]

It's not the same knee for all three lol. Yeah go tattle to the mods for me sharing logic and not going into a panic like you.

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Did I say it was the same knee?

F@ck me, it's like dealing with Pollyanna's (Please Use More Appropriate Word) cousin.

Calling me mentality ill but thinking the mods need to deal with me. Really making a lot of friends on here I see.

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Haha, relax dude. You want to call people clowns but have a meltdown when you are made to look silly? you need to take a few deep breaths.

[eyeatoma]

Did I say it was the same knee?

F@ck me, it's like dealing with Pollyanna's (Please Use More Appropriate Word) cousin.

Calling me mentality ill but thinking the mods need to deal with me. Really making a lot of friends on here I see.

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Haha, relax dude. You want to call people clowns but have a meltdown when you are made to look silly? you need to take a few deep breaths.

I didn't call you a clown. I said it was a clown take. Reading comprehension... also I'm not the one looking silly.

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[TheBallsDeeper]

Calling me mentality ill but thinking the mods need to deal with me. Really making a lot of friends on here I see.

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Haha, relax dude. You want to call people clowns but have a meltdown when you are made to look silly? you need to take a few deep breaths.

I didn't call you a clown. I said it was a clown take. Reading comprehension... also I'm not the one looking silly.

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Haha, settle down little fella.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

Calling me mentality ill but thinking the mods need to deal with me. Really making a lot of friends on here I see.

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Haha, relax dude. You want to call people clowns but have a meltdown when you are made to look silly? you need to take a few deep breaths.

I didn't call you a clown. I said it was a clown take. Reading comprehension... also I'm not the one looking silly.

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Dude, just put him on ignore. He does this with everyone on here. His revolting name alone should give you all the information you need in regards to his low level of intelligence. He's simply not worth it.

[TheBallsDeeper]

Haha, relax dude. You want to call people clowns but have a meltdown when you are made to look silly? you need to take a few deep breaths.

I didn't call you a clown. I said it was a clown take. Reading comprehension... also I'm not the one looking silly.

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Dude, just put him on ignore. He does this with everyone on here. His revolting name alone should give you all the information you need in regards to his low level of intelligence. He's simply not worth it.

Thanks Champ.

[elchengue20]

Sayed we need to trade Embiid before season started an do a quick rebuild with the crazy amount of assets he would bring.

Hope you enjoyed those meaningless 40 games of regular season, it all be worth it when we are in a long and painfull rebuild in a couple of years. Hope you got them on tape and enjoy them wherever you can!

[Jhawk03]

You guys wanna argue back and forth while still ignoring my point that this is a 2 man roster heading into the draft, which is absurd. Having only 2 players under contract by the time the draft rolls around is not a small thing.

Now if anyone has an issue with Embiid being one of those 2 players and would rather trade him, I'm okay with that opinion. However, if there was ever a time to truly build around the best player in the league, that time is approaching this summer. Trading Embiid now doesn't make any sense when we literally have over 12 players to acquire this summer. If you trade Embiid you want draft picks... NOT contracts, and you can't fill a roster with draft picks in a single year.

[eyeatoma]

You guys wanna argue back and forth while still ignoring my point that this is a 2 man roster heading into the draft, which is absurd. Having only 2 players under contract by the time the draft rolls around is not a small thing.

Now if anyone has an issue with Embiid being one of those 2 players and would rather trade him, I'm okay with that opinion. However, if there was ever a time to truly build around the best player in the league, that time is approaching this summer. Trading Embiid now doesn't make any sense when we literally have over 12 players to acquire this summer. If you trade Embiid you want draft picks... NOT contracts, and you can't fill a roster with draft picks in a single year.

Shhh you're making too much sense.