Welcome Zhaire Smith

Embiid P · Post #1061 » by **Embiid P** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 3:49 am

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I hope he's preparing for his HOF induction speech.

Kolkmania · Post #1062 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:08 am

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Don't forget the +18 net rating per 36 minutes!

SixthStreet · Post #1063 » by **SixthStreet** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:08 pm

I don't have an opinion on upper body shot mechanics. There's many ways to do it as long as it's consistent and repeatable. But his footwork is not good. His 3 has a long way to go. He should be able to help on defense next year though since it's not a high bar to clear. That's good.

APettyJ · Post #1064 » by **APettyJ** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:06 pm

SixthStreet wrote:I don't have an opinion on upper body shot mechanics. There's many ways to do it as long as it's consistent and repeatable. But his footwork is not good. His 3 has a long way to go. He should be able to help on defense next year though since it's not a high bar to clear. That's good.

How did he look on defense last night? Why can't he help this year?

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Negrodamus · Post #1065 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:44 pm

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I'm sure our bench is totally up for the challenge without those two guys. They've been so good thus far.

Bum Adebayo · Post #1066 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 8:27 pm

Yeah, you can see Brett lacking eye for talent as usual, not only that, but he also has to justify playing his boy Mcconnell, so of course there is a shotened rotation, he keeps giving minutes to garbage players while the ones with potential keep riding the pine.

cool93 · Post #1067 » by **cool93** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:07 pm

Yeah, I don't get this at all. TJ has 0 value for this team, LITERALLY ZERO. We have Simmons and Jimmy to handle the ball and TJ is a liability in every other aspect. I would rather watch Milton mking rookiie mistakes with an upside for some good games, than watch TJ predictably killing us.

PhillyPhilly · Post #1068 » by **PhillyPhilly** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:26 pm

He also said "he didn't see Smith playing In the NBA this season" so watch him switch up his stance If the bench struggles down the stretch. I can see why they aren't playing Milton because of his contract situation, but IF Smith impresses during these last eight games then he should be involved Imo.

PhillyPhilly · Post #1069 » by **PhillyPhilly** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:38 am

A LOT of people are excited about Zhaire after tonight's game. I know it wasn't against tough competition, but I thought his all round game was very encouraging. Many saying the words "all team defense" when it relates to his future. Here's also a tweet I found.

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So should he be In the rotation for this first round of playoffs yall? I think Brett would be crazy not to tbh. His defense alone should get him minutes and he's getting to the rim and hitting shots now. This experience could be the making of this young man ahead of next season.

Post #1070 » by **Sixerscan** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:55 am

PhillyPhilly wrote:A LOT of people are excited about Zhaire after tonight's game. I know it wasn't against tough competition, but I thought his all round game was very encouraging. Many saying the words "all team defense" when it relates to his future. Here's also a tweet I found.

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So should he be In the rotation for this first round of playoffs yall? I think Brett would be crazy not to tbh. His defense alone should get him minutes and he's getting to the rim and hitting shots now. This experience could be the making of this young man ahead of next season.

With Ennis hurt, it's not a question of whether he will get minutes, but how he will do.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #1071 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:15 am

Big paws on a puppy, he has a lot of potential.

Wilfried · Post #1072 » by **Wilfried** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:30 am

Seems like a smart kid, humble with a great work ethic

That can give him a very nice career.

Seems like a John Starks type of player to me. Also the moustache

USWAY · Post #1073 » by **USWAY** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:45 pm

Could see Brett getting forced to play him against the Nets, it working, and becoming a thing during these playoffs

Kobblehead · Post #1074 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:49 pm

Zhaire can stop the bleeding if and when Dinwiddie and Russell are going off. So maybe 8-10 minutes.

SixthStreet · Post #1075 » by **SixthStreet** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:54 pm

He might be playable against the playoff newbie Nets but after round 1 he should be tied to the bench.

So he fought over a terrible Lopez screen to recover on an Arcidiacono drive. Color me unimpressed. We always knew he had the tools. He'll probably be useful next year but not in the playoff cauldron after being out most of his rookie season.

APettyJ · Post #1076 » by **APettyJ** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:56 pm

SixthStreet wrote:He might be playable against the playoff newbie Nets but after round 1 he should be tied to the bench.

So he fought over a terrible Lopez screen to recover on an Arcidiacono drive. Color me unimpressed. We always knew he had the tools. He'll probably be useful next year but not in the playoff cauldron after being out most of his rookie season.

He'll probably do just fine in the playoffs on defense and see minutes in every round the Sixers can make it to.

Hampton · Post #1077 » by **Hampton** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:41 pm

Kid definitely has some potential I can see why we made the trade

the_process · Post #1078 » by **the_process** » Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:13 pm

Zhaire should certainly get some minutes. Just very limited minutes, except in cases of blowouts.

PhillyPhilly · Post #1079 » by **PhillyPhilly** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:25 am

More Zhaire clips yall

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Honestly the combination of his physical gifts, coupled with his high IQ on defense are really exciting to watch. And he's still only 19. Once he really settles in and gains experience I really think he could be a Kawhi level type of talent.

Bum Adebayo · Post #1080 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:20 am

PhillyPhilly wrote:More Zhaire clips yall

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Honestly the combination of his physical gifts, coupled with his high IQ on defense are really exciting to watch. And he's still only 19. Once he really settles in and gains experience I really think he could be a Kawhi level type of talent.

I see more of a Lebron type of talent TBH.