Where is Nerlens?

Kobblehead · Post #901 » by **Kobblehead** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 8:19 pm

Noel’s never really been known for work ethic, and missing/being late to practice (among other things) has happened regularly during his tenure with the Sixers. The constant losing over the past couple of years certainly has not made the situation any better, but the new regime doesn’t have nearly as much patience for his antics.

Seems like Noel has always been a problem, it's just been kept under wraps. See ya, dude.

ratrac · Post #902 » by **ratrac** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 8:39 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
Noel’s never really been known for work ethic, and missing/being late to practice (among other things) has happened regularly during his tenure with the Sixers. The constant losing over the past couple of years certainly has not made the situation any better, but the new regime doesn’t have nearly as much patience for his antics.

Seems like Noel has always been a problem, it's just been kept under wraps. See ya, dude.

Where is that quote originated from?

broseph13 · Post #903 » by **broseph13** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 8:58 pm

Sixers should try to resign ole NoHands for cheap to a 4 year deal, then trade him for a skilled player who's actually committed to becoming a better basketball player; instead of one who's just looking for a huge payday so he can put the shades on and drop the top on the Bentley before hitting the club.

Unbreakable99 · Post #904 » by **Unbreakable99** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 10:28 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
Noel’s never really been known for work ethic, and missing/being late to practice (among other things) has happened regularly during his tenure with the Sixers. The constant losing over the past couple of years certainly has not made the situation any better, but the new regime doesn’t have nearly as much patience for his antics.

Seems like Noel has always been a problem, it's just been kept under wraps. See ya, dude.

Where is this from?

Post #905 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Tue Nov 1, 2016 10:30 pm

ratrac wrote:Where is that quote originated from?

http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/11/1/13479072/nerlens-noel-philadelphia-76ers-contract-extension-free-agency-2017

Agnostifarian · Post #906 » by **Agnostifarian** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 12:18 pm

Ericb5 wrote:
Agnostifarian wrote:Is Nerlens really injured or is this more of a pout?

He is injured. He just had surgery too, so that would be a pretty serious thing to do if he wasn't injured. LOL

Practically elective surgery... I loved this kid but I think he's lost his will to compete for minutes on this team. See ya, Nerlens.

76ciology · Post #907 » by **76ciology** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 12:22 pm

Imagine the heat Hinkie will get if news brokeout that Nerlens doesn't want to play for us and has his soul forever tainted by the process.

Negrodamus · Post #908 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 12:49 pm

Nerlens is playing for a second contract, so whether he wants to play for the Sixers or not, he is losing potential income for every game he's not on the court. He's not going for his third contract and is a known defensive force. There are still questions about his game. I don't believe he'd get Gobert money right now.

WVU · Post #909 » by **WVU** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 12:51 pm

Negrodamus wrote:Nerlens is playing for a second contract, so whether he wants to play for the Sixers or not, he is losing potential income for every game he's not on the court. He's not going for his third contract and is a known defensive force. There are still questions about his game. I don't believe he'd get Gobert money right now.

Agreed 100%

Nerlens is not on Gobert's level. He should get a nice contract if he comes back and performs but he isn't that great of a player

Agnostifarian · Post #910 » by **Agnostifarian** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 1:06 pm

Nerlens has got to go. He's a gadget guy, rim runner who shows no aptitude for setting a pick or rebounding. We are much better off bringing Jah in behind JoJo because his offensive style of play allows the team to always play 1 in 4 out.

The narrative that "the Process permanently damaged the draft picks..." may have some merit but purging the roster of MCW, Grant, Nerlens and others doesn't diminish a future built around Biid, Jah, Saric, Simmons, RoCo, our future draft assets and boat load of cap space. We're good.

ankle420breaker · Post #911 » by **ankle420breaker** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 1:12 pm

No way does Nerlens get Gobert money. In addition to being a vastly inferior offensive player, he's a painfully average rebounder and was barely a top 20 shot blocker last year.

His overall defense is terribly overrated. He's not assertive as a rim protector, he's a pushover in the post, and you could argue that he's a bit soft. A piece of him died last year after Jason Smith tapped him on the chest...

After a disappointing sophomore campaign, he shows up to camp with a poor attitude and an undeserving sense of entitlement. Clearly there's no future here so it's best for all parties to part ways. Hopefully the right deal surfaces sooner rather than later.

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Unbreakable99 · Post #912 » by **Unbreakable99** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 2:09 pm

After seeing how our interior defense goes to hell when Embiid sits I think we really need to make amends with Noel and tell him we want him to stay and convince him this is the place for him. BC needs to tell him he won't start but he will get his minutes and that he can help us. I want a rim protector on the floor for 48 minutes. We need to match any offer for Noel no matter what.

Ericb5 · Post #913 » by **Ericb5** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 6:10 pm

Agnostifarian wrote:
Ericb5 wrote:
Agnostifarian wrote:Is Nerlens really injured or is this more of a pout?

He is injured. He just had surgery too, so that would be a pretty serious thing to do if he wasn't injured. LOL

Practically elective surgery... I loved this kid but I think he's lost his will to compete for minutes on this team. See ya, Nerlens.

So you think he would elect to have surgery to keep up the ruse of his fake injury?

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Winejk · Post #914 » by **Winejk** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 6:25 pm

Every game Nerlens sits out, Richuan Holmes is stealing his job.

Sixersftw · Post #915 » by **Sixersftw** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 6:49 pm

Winejk wrote:Every game Nerlens sits out, Richuan Holmes is stealing his job.

Richaun was real bad last game.

Negrodamus · Post #916 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 6:51 pm

Winejk wrote:Every game Nerlens sits out, Richuan Holmes is stealing his job.

Doubtful. In terms of value, it behooves the Sixers, and Nerlens, to play him as much as possible. I don't think Nerlens would sit if he didn't have to. That's wasting money.

Agnostifarian · Post #917 » by **Agnostifarian** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 8:31 pm

Negrodamus wrote:
Winejk wrote:Every game Nerlens sits out, Richuan Holmes is stealing his job.

Doubtful. In terms of value, it behooves the Sixers, and Nerlens, to play him as much as possible. I don't think Nerlens would sit if he didn't have to. That's wasting money.

Kid needs a fresh start.

Agnostifarian · Post #918 » by **Agnostifarian** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 8:34 pm

Ericb5 wrote:
Agnostifarian wrote:
Ericb5 wrote:
He is injured. He just had surgery too, so that would be a pretty serious thing to do if he wasn't injured. LOL

Practically elective surgery... I loved this kid but I think he's lost his will to compete for minutes on this team. See ya, Nerlens.

So you think he would elect to have surgery to keep up the ruse of his fake injury?

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Winejk · Post #919 » by **Winejk** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 8:53 pm

Sixersftw wrote:
Winejk wrote:Every game Nerlens sits out, Richuan Holmes is stealing his job.

Richaun was real bad last game.

I don't think he had a bad game. Not a great game, but not a bad game. He did have 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block in 23 minutes. He did have 2 TOs which wasn't the best, but he didn't cost us the game.

Beyond the stats, I see someone who is a great diver on the pick and roll. He's developing a nice chemistry with Sergio. He tries to finish off his chances above the rim and with power, and when he can't, he shows a soft and accurate touch around the rim with a quick release. He doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective on offense and he's efficient. He's basically what we all wish Nerlens would be on the offensive end.

On defense he's rebounding better than last season. He's blocking shots. He's active. Perhaps Nerlens would still be better on defense in potential (especially on the pick and rolls), but Holmes is playing credible defense on the 2nd team.

Bottom line, whatever is going on with Nerlens is causing him to miss games, and Holmes has taken those minutes and performed satisfactorily while flashing some potential at the same time (e.g. a decent jump shot). Holmes continued development could make it a lot easier to move on from Nerlens.

Negrodamus · Post #920 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Nov 2, 2016 8:55 pm

Agnostifarian wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
Winejk wrote:Every game Nerlens sits out, Richuan Holmes is stealing his job.

Doubtful. In terms of value, it behooves the Sixers, and Nerlens, to play him as much as possible. I don't think Nerlens would sit if he didn't have to. That's wasting money.

Kid needs a fresh start.

I agree, but no team is going to want to trade much of value for him if he's coming off surgery and hasn't played a minute this season. They could just wait till he's in free agency to toss him a contract. On the other hand, if he's putting up great defensive numbers, teams will offer more and he'll demand more money come contract time.

Yes, he needs a place where he gets an opportunity to be the big man, but he's going to need to play some first.