Season Game Thread

[Sixersftw]

Big Bona Brand.

This guy rules

[Mik317]

lol Nurse is over it

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

What can we realistically expect from Bona moving forward into the future? Who does he compare to I terms of other NBA players his size/style? Ben Wallace? I mean that'd be cool, Ibaka? He'd need to develop three ball. Either way, it was an impressive performance from him last night.

[Iscull]

What can we realistically expect from Bona moving forward into the future? Who does he compare to I terms of other NBA players his size/style? Ben Wallace? I mean that'd be cool, Ibaka? He'd need to develop three ball. Either way, it was an impressive performance from him last night.

From watching him in summer league - I can’t believe it’s the same player. Off the top of my head, I’m not sure I can recall someone who’s had more growth in a short time.

Love his energy and style. Ibaka is probably his ceiling. I think he’s a must keep going forward.

[MVP1992]

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[76ciology]

What can we realistically expect from Bona moving forward into the future? Who does he compare to I terms of other NBA players his size/style? Ben Wallace? I mean that'd be cool, Ibaka? He'd need to develop three ball. Either way, it was an impressive performance from him last night.

Charles Bassey
Neemas Quieta
Clint Capella

[76ciology]

If we don't start keeping and developing young talent, we'll end up a team filled with buyouts and over 35yo hasbeens again & again.

I'm done with that playbook.

2 - 3 years to develop a young core, then splash some cash when we can get off the two whale dead money contracts.

We know that Tatum, SGA, Luka, Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid are exceptional on their first 2 years. If they’re not exceptional, then they’re expendable.

There’s an abundance of non-elite but very productive talent in the league. We’ve seen how good players like Grimes, Bona, and Edwards are when given the opportunity. Around the league, Dyson Daniels was a nobody before this season. I didn’t expect Naji Marshall to have big games and average around 15-4-4 over the past month. I could probably name about 20 others like Dosunmu, Ty Jerome, Payton Pritchard, and Dayron Sharpe. And our team is mostly filled with these level of players.

[MVP1992]

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[M2J]

If we don't start keeping and developing young talent, we'll end up a team filled with buyouts and over 35yo hasbeens again & again.

I'm done with that playbook.

2 - 3 years to develop a young core, then splash some cash when we can get off the two whale dead money contracts.

We know that Tatum, SGA, Luka, Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid are exceptional on their first 2 years. If they’re not exceptional, then they’re expendable.

There’s an abundance of non-elite but very productive talent in the league. We’ve seen how good players like Grimes, Bona, and Edwards are when given the opportunity. Around the league, Dyson Daniels was a nobody before this season. I didn’t expect Naji Marshall to have big games and average around 15-4-4 over the past month. I could probably name about 20 others like Dosunmu, Ty Jerome, Payton Pritchard, and Dayron Sharpe. And our team is mostly filled with these level of players.

Which is a positive thing, having some young talent starting to gain confidence and develop as a playing group. Having so many injuries and now the tankathon has allowed it, I guess.

As for the plethora of similar productive role players around the league;
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Is it possible we could see most of the young core we have now (players under 26yo) stay together for a few years?

Having 18 different players on average on the roster, year in year out (181 players over the past 10 years) can't be a recipe for success.

Maxeys year 2 trajectory, efficiency and production was on par or better than Giannis, SGA, Jokic in a winning situation. Just sayin.

Knicks and everyone else knew Grimes was a fine player, but I don't know what to take of his little hot streak while the team is tanking. Except clarity that he's a damn fine role player

[eyeatoma]

This is way too close. It's a full Wolves team. Really goes to show how bad we were with PG, Jo and Maxey. Like wtf.

[Stanford]

Give Ant the MVP

[phillynative]

That Ant game winner was gratifying. He just rose up over those two non‐defending pip squeaks like they weren't even there

[Negrodamus]

He’s going to pop the cork by having another illegitimate child tonight.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

We have to keep Grimes. This guy's a baller. He's got something about his game...It's just confidence all day and we need players like that. I really hope we keep him. I wasn't all that impressed early on, but he has won me over. I know we suck, his stats are inflated big time, but he's the type of player that ends up being Derrick White on the Celtics, Kenny Smith during his Rockets tenure, John Starks, Aaron Mckie, Rick Fox. Good players on good teams. Need to lock him up.

[M2J]

We have to keep Grimes. This guy's a baller. He's got something about his game...It's just confidence all day and we need players like that. I really hope we keep him. I wasn't all that impressed early on, but he has won me over. I know we suck, his stats are inflated big time, but he's the type of player that ends up being Derrick White on the Celtics, Kenny Smith during his Rockets tenure, John Starks, Aaron Mckie, Rick Fox. Good players on good teams. Need to lock him up.

Agreed on keeping him, and the role he needs to play.

I know people are pissed at Morey due in large to signing Joel on that extension , but if Joel was right.... And other injury luck. Morey put together quite a roster around him with value pieces alone... Outside of George.

I actually think they only went after Grimes because McCain went down and they still hoped to get Joel to the playoffs. But, they're going to pay him and due to the money he's going to take priority over Jared. That's just how the league works. If they can make it work with all 3 guards or if they'll look to trade one of Jared or Quentin we'll see. But I think he'll be quite an asset to have and use at some point. Same for yabu

[phillynative]

We have to keep Grimes. This guy's a baller. He's got something about his game...It's just confidence all day and we need players like that. I really hope we keep him. I wasn't all that impressed early on, but he has won me over. I know we suck, his stats are inflated big time, but he's the type of player that ends up being Derrick White on the Celtics, Kenny Smith during his Rockets tenure, John Starks, Aaron Mckie, Rick Fox. Good players on good teams. Need to lock him up.

Agreed on keeping him, and the role he needs to play.

I know people are pissed at Morey due in large to signing Joel on that extension , but if Joel was right.... And other injury luck. Morey put together quite a roster around him with value pieces alone... Outside of George.

I actually think they only went after Grimes because McCain went down and they still hoped to get Joel to the playoffs. But, they're going to pay him and due to the money he's going to take priority over Jared. That's just how the league works. If they can make it work with all 3 guards or if they'll look to trade one of Jared or Quentin we'll see. But I think he'll be quite an asset to have and use at some point. Same for yabu

I think the 3 guard rotation is a positive either way. Grimes is a 2 way shooter who is still young enough to trade down the line if needed .He is also big and skilled enough to play next to either of Maxey or McCain. McCain should cover the role of backup pg/ bench scorer. If McCain plays so well that he outplays the bench role(doubt ot) than 1 of him and Maxey become a huge trade piece.

[M2J]

We have to keep Grimes. This guy's a baller. He's got something about his game...It's just confidence all day and we need players like that. I really hope we keep him. I wasn't all that impressed early on, but heplla has won me over. I know we suck, his stats are inflated big time, but he's the type of player that ends up being Derrick White on the Celtics, Kenny Smith during his Rockets tenure, John Starks, Aaron Mckie, Rick Fox. Good players on good teams. Need to lock him up.

Agreed on keeping him, and the role he needs to play.

I know people are pissed at Morey due in large to signing Joel on that extension , but if Joel was right.... And other injury luck. Morey put together quite a roster around him with value pieces alone... Outside of George.

I actually think they only went after Grimes because McCain went down and they still hoped to get Joel to the playoffs. But, they're going to pay him and due to the money he's going to take priority over Jared. That's just how the league works. If they can make it work with all 3 guards or if they'll look to trade one of Jared or Quentin we'll see. But I think he'll be quite an asset to have and use at some point. Same for yabu

I think the 3 guard rotation is a positive either way. Grimes is a 2 way shooter who is still young enough to trade down the line if needed .He is also big and skilled enough to play next to either of Maxey or McCain. McCain should cover the role of backup pg/ bench scorer. If McCain plays so well that he outplays the bench role(doubt ot) than 1 of him and Maxey become a huge trade piece.

Jared's ability to start with them lies with his defense... Grimes can play the 3. Offensively he's smart enough and good enough on or off ball. But whether he can finish games is the question

[sixerguy]

Quentin Grimes surely sends shivers down the spines of opposing defenses. Since gracing the Philadelphia 76ers with his presence, he's been averaging a 19.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, all while shooting 50.2% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range. Clearly, these numbers scream "max contract."

Also, given his impressive statistics and the 76ers' current standing, it's only logical to consider offering Yabusele, a name that undoubtedly sends waves of excitement through the NBA community, a max contract too. Perhaps a four-year, $100 million deal would be a fitting reward for his contributions.​

The NBA's luxury tax is just a suggestion, especially when teams like the Boston Celtics are projected to face a $280 million tax bill for the 2025-26 season, and the Milwaukee Bucks are estimated to owe $34.1 million in luxury tax for the same period. And it's not like it's our money.

[phillynative]

Agreed on keeping him, and the role he needs to play.

I know people are pissed at Morey due in large to signing Joel on that extension , but if Joel was right.... And other injury luck. Morey put together quite a roster around him with value pieces alone... Outside of George.

I actually think they only went after Grimes because McCain went down and they still hoped to get Joel to the playoffs. But, they're going to pay him and due to the money he's going to take priority over Jared. That's just how the league works. If they can make it work with all 3 guards or if they'll look to trade one of Jared or Quentin we'll see. But I think he'll be quite an asset to have and use at some point. Same for yabu

I think the 3 guard rotation is a positive either way. Grimes is a 2 way shooter who is still young enough to trade down the line if needed .He is also big and skilled enough to play next to either of Maxey or McCain. McCain should cover the role of backup pg/ bench scorer. If McCain plays so well that he outplays the bench role(doubt ot) than 1 of him and Maxey become a huge trade piece.

Jared's ability to start with them lies with his defense... Grimes can play the 3. Offensively he's smart enough and good enough on or off ball. But whether he can finish games is the question

I'm not a fan of playing players out of position unless you find an advantage. We could play Grimes at the 3 if all 3 guards are in sync and playing well but if there is not a overwhelming advantage when putting all 3 on the floor together than I would rather go with who is hotter between the 3 and go with some size and defense/reb at SF. This team is already a poor rebounding team and putting Mccain/Maxey backcourt with Grimes at the sf is doing any favors defensively.

[M2J]

I think the 3 guard rotation is a positive either way. Grimes is a 2 way shooter who is still young enough to trade down the line if needed .He is also big and skilled enough to play next to either of Maxey or McCain. McCain should cover the role of backup pg/ bench scorer. If McCain plays so well that he outplays the bench role(doubt ot) than 1 of him and Maxey become a huge trade piece.

Jared's ability to start with them lies with his defense... Grimes can play the 3. Offensively he's smart enough and good enough on or off ball. But whether he can finish games is the question

I'm not a fan of playing players out of position unless you find an advantage. We could play Grimes at the 3 if all 3 guards are in sync and playing well but if there is not a overwhelming advantage when putting all 3 on the floor together than I would rather go with who is hotter between the 3 and go with some size and defense/reb at SF. This team is already a poor rebounding team and putting Mccain/Maxey backcourt with Grimes at the sf is doing any favors defensively.

Should in theory be a clear offensive advantage. 3 movement shooters/scorers that can create for themselves and others. But it won't mean anything if they aren't allowed to play fast by the coach