Thoughts on Hassan Whiteside as Sixers backup 5

[IAMZOOTED2]

Yes, sure he meant Bassey and BBall Paul (Reed).

Rather see BBALL or Reed gobble up those minutes... Trouble is Doc is, well, he has trouble with progressive thinking.

Aren't BBALL and Reed the same guy?

Bassey! That's the bloke. Love me some of him!

[jstross]

That's exactly my thinking. Sign him and if the young guys beat him out so be it. A cheap insurance policy. Going back to Monroe the Sixers always get gashed when Enbiid isn't on the floor.

He was a -22 in 17 minutes in games 2 vs the heat. He was a -9 in game 3 in 13 mnutes. Doc didn't play him after that.

How bad was he? Doesn’t Joel play most of the game?

Joel's backup is arguably the most important backup in the nba. being able to keep joel at 31-33 minutes max and letting him take games off without feeling the temptation to play him big minutes makes a big deal. He also cant play over 40 minutes in the playoffs and his teams have gotten blown out at historic levels when hes not in games. Whiteside might be a good choice since he can start games and not have them alter their playstyle too heavily.

[babyjax13]

That's exactly my thinking. Sign him and if the young guys beat him out so be it. A cheap insurance policy. Going back to Monroe the Sixers always get gashed when Enbiid isn't on the floor.

He was a -22 in 17 minutes in games 2 vs the heat. He was a -9 in game 3 in 13 mnutes. Doc didn't play him after that.

Joel's backup is arguably the most important backup in the nba. being able to keep joel at 31-33 minutes max and letting him take games off without feeling the temptation to play him big minutes makes a big deal. He also cant play over 40 minutes in the playoffs and his teams have gotten blown out at historic levels when hes not in games. Whiteside might be a good choice since he can start games and not have them alter their playstyle too heavily.

They should just go for Cody Zeller, he's way better.

[PlayerUp]

Sixers have cycled through a lot of these guys recently. JaVale McGee, Dwight Howard, Andre Drummond, and DeAndre Jordan. Guys from a previously huge contract that are past their prime but effective in limited minutes (aside from DeAndre who is not longer effective)

Drummond is 28. Still in his prime and the least injury prone of those 4 above so likely will be in the league for many more years.

[eyeatoma]

Doc doesn't really trust the young guys though. Both Reed and Bassey need more regular season minutes IMO.
Enbiid needs serious load managment so he can make it through the playoffs.

Sixers signing another former Twitter foe of Embiid's?

Seems like they are going to roll with what they have at center. Paul Reed was pretty solid in the playoffs, particularly given the circumstance. Bassey has some potential as a shot blocking rim runner. And Tucker is an option if they want to go small and spread the floor.

They've also got 16 on the roster at the moment, so I'd think they'd have to like anyone they brought in on a minimum quite a bit.

Doc will have no choice.

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[HardenGoat]

He would be a solid backup. I don’t trust Bassey and Reed/Embiid should have minute restrictions on BTB games. I would get him if possible.

[eyeatoma]

They really missed Drum's impact off the bench once he was traded to the Nets. Embiid had an ex-all star level backup to allow him to play 30 mins or less a game without much loss on the board. Literally perfect for a star who can't stay off the injury list.

Embiid played some of the highest minutes of his career and played the most games this season, so that ol injury baggage people like to throw around doesn't really work here.

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[eyeatoma]

He would be a solid backup. I don’t trust Bassey and Reed will need rest on BTB games. I would get him if possible

Wait why would Reed need rest? He's very young and has hardly any miles on his body. He'll not play more than 12-14 mpg anyways.

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[The High Cyde]

Drummond was the best backup Embiid has had in his career so far, they should go after him if they can.

[Ballerhogger]

I mean his serviceable at least. Better than DeAndre Jordan last year.

[eyeatoma]

Drummond was the best backup Embiid has had in his career so far, they should go after him if they can.

He signed with the Bulls.

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[The High Cyde]

Drummond was the best backup Embiid has had in his career so far, they should go after him if they can.

He signed with the Bulls.

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Dang that sucks, he played really well for you guys before being traded. Who else can fill the spot realistically?

[eyeatoma]

Drummond was the best backup Embiid has had in his career so far, they should go after him if they can.

He signed with the Bulls.

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Dang that sucks, he played really well for you guys before being traded. Who else can fill the spot realistically?

The hope is that Paul Reed (BBall Paul) can. His advanced stats are through he roof, and he performed well in the playoffs. He is still a little raw, but he has what it takes for 15-16 minutes of bench time to cover fro Embiid. Doc likes traditional centers, but because they can't space the floor they are ineffective. We'll see, my hope is Reed grows into the roll, and at worst, if he doesn't pan out we can get a veteran center at the trade deadline.