Official #1 pick thread

Sixteen · Post #561 » by **Sixteen** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:55 pm

Embiid/Okafor/Simmons....playoffs?

XtremeDunkz · Post #562 » by **XtremeDunkz** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:56 pm

Did anyone else get the scary ESPN alert on their phones today saying Sixers were talking to 5 teams about Noel, Okafor AND Embiid? I did not like seeing that.

Kobblehead · Post #563 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:59 pm

XtremeDunkz wrote:I really can't believe there is still people that don't think he can play the 3. I am convinced those are the people that never actually watched him play.

And the nation-wide narrative (perpetuated by irresponsible draft websites) that he can't defend.

If it wasn't for Alex Caruso, Ben Simmons would have been the best defender in the SEC.

Agnostifarian · Post #564 » by **Agnostifarian** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:05 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
XtremeDunkz wrote:I really can't believe there is still people that don't think he can play the 3. I am convinced those are the people that never actually watched him play.

And the nation-wide narrative (perpetuated by irresponsible draft websites) that he can't defend.

If it wasn't for Alex Caruso, Ben Simmons would have been the best defender in the SEC.

I like Caruso. He's really smart and versatile. I would have liked to watch him play for PHI during our Tank Era. I'd like him to play for us in Summer League.

Post #565 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:05 pm

XtremeDunkz wrote:Did anyone else get the scary ESPN alert on their phones today saying Sixers were talking to 5 teams about Noel, Okafor AND Embiid? I did not like seeing that.

It's wrong, Bodner mentioned ESPN twisted what Colangelo said.
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dham1974 · Post #566 » by **dham1974** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:09 pm

BullyKing wrote:
PhilasFinest wrote:Are we really going back and forth on this?

We would all be sold in Ingram if we had gotten 2nd pick too...its normal to do so.

Not really. When we were debating Dlo, Okafor, Porz, etc., it's not like we were saying they were better than Towns.

I can point out sixers fans who was very high on Dangelo and low on Okafor prior to the draft. Those same posters tune changed once the lakers snatched DLO up. Look laker fans are happy with either guy. If we got Simmons I'll be happy if we got Ingram I'd be happy. Now if we missed out on both that's another story.

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ET Da Gawd · Post #567 » by **ET Da Gawd** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:16 pm

Easymoney wrote:
ET Da Gawd wrote:Y'all Ns see now? He's a damn 3...embrace it, Ben will abuse SFs while Okafor abuses PFs and Embiid abuses Cs

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Embiid/Okafor/Simmons is the real death lineup.

Bro, seriously..how do you guard that frontcourt without doubling?? That will definitely open up 3pt shot opportunities because our BIG 3 can all pass well out of double teams. Anti smallball with size.

ET Da Gawd · Post #568 » by **ET Da Gawd** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:17 pm

Phila Tough wrote:Embiid/Okafor/Simmons....playoffs?

Those 3 open so many mismatches and doubles its ridiculous. Not to mention all the exotic lineups we can branch off of that.

Sixersftw · Post #569 » by **Sixersftw** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:19 pm

Can we just change this to the Simmons thread? not a ton of debate...

Post #570 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:21 pm

Changed title to #1 pick thread.

Kobblehead · Post #571 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:34 pm

Agnostifarian wrote:I like Caruso. He's really smart and versatile. I would have liked to watch him play for PHI during our Tank Era. I'd like him to play for us in Summer League.

He's like a tall, lanky version of T.J. McConnell.

He'll probably go undrafted because the NBA doesn't value defensive-oriented PGs. I just hope he catches someone's eye, because he'll be an excellent 3rd guard in the very least for whoever gives him a shot.

Thomas Walkup is of this elk, as well. Although he has more offensive ability and made a splash in the tourney. He's making the rounds with predraft workouts so at least he should be drafted.

LongLiveHinkie · Post #572 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:41 pm

Don't really care about labels. Call Simmons a 3 or a 4. He's a wing player. That's where he'll be playing. Very little down on the low block. When you start labeling, that's where it gets confusing.

Unbreakable99 · Post #573 » by **Unbreakable99** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:46 pm

Does anyone know why Simmons wears tights?

Agnostifarian · Post #574 » by **Agnostifarian** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:57 pm

Welcome, Ben Simmons! First stop, Playoffs.

Kobblehead · Post #575 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:11 pm

Unbreakable99 wrote:Does anyone know why Simmons wears tights?

80% of the league wears them.

Unbreakable99 · Post #576 » by **Unbreakable99** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:35 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
Unbreakable99 wrote:Does anyone know why Simmons wears tights?

80% of the league wears them.

I don't really notice players with tights like I do Simmons. Who else has them? I don't think anyone wore them in the NBA finals.

Los5782 · Post #577 » by **Los5782** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:46 pm

Unbreakable99 wrote:Does anyone know why Simmons wears tights?

Compression? Better circulation , many athletes like the compression.

Plus he's essentially a guard in a 6'10" frame, more movement on the court. Likely gives him a sense of better protection of his long legs.

Compression sleeves/clothes almost feel like an extra layer of skin/protection, + sense of added strength, least from my experience.

Kobblehead · Post #578 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:55 pm

Literally, almost everyone wears them. The 3/4 tights are more popular, but a ton of guys wear the full length ones that Simmons wears.

Spoiler:

Unbreakable99 · Post #579 » by **Unbreakable99** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:05 am

Kobblehead wrote:Literally, almost everyone wears them. The 3/4 tights are more popular, but a ton of guys wear the full length ones that Simmons wears.

Spoiler:

Yeah. I guess I asked wrong. Simmons wears the full tights. But you're right.

Kobblehead · Post #580 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:14 am

Unbreakable99 wrote:Yeah. I guess I asked wrong. Simmons wears the full tights. But you're right.

Simmons doesn't always wear the full lengths. He rocks the 3/4ths too.

Spoiler:

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