Official Roster/Lineup Thread: Post-Soften Trade

blargh · Post #21 » by **blargh** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:23 pm

I think you plug in RoCo for PJ, and you don’t have to change a thing on either side of the ball. That’s probably where we start, since we’re playing ok. Ultimately, i think Batum might have the most remaining life out of the Morris/RoCo/Batum PF pupu platter.

Ferry Avenue · Post #22 » by **Ferry Avenue** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:30 pm

I think the main change you make here is in getting Harris back to the 4 and inserting Covington at the 3. Harris cannot play facing the basket and he's better when defended by bigger and slower players.

phillynative · Post #23 » by **phillynative** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:56 pm

Ferry Avenue wrote:I think the main change you make here is in getting Harris back to the 4 and inserting Covington at the 3. Harris cannot play facing the basket and he's better when defended by bigger and slower players.

Idk I thought Harris was playing well in the new system. Getting duck ins , and overpowering smaller wings while getting to his spots. It doesn't matter who's guarding him hes not quick enough to take anyone off the dribble in the halfcourt.

I like the idea of Cov guarding closer to the rim because he's more disruptive with his wingspan and can offer Embiid a little more help defending the rim. Offensively Cov can just replace PJ in the corner as a stretch 4 with hopefully better cutting ability.

For the most part they will probably be interchangeable.

76ciology · Post #24 » by **76ciology** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 5:57 pm

76ciology wrote:Maxey/Pat Beverly
Melton/House Jr.
Oubre(no change 29mpg)/Batum
Tobias/Covington (PJ’s 22mpg)
Embiid/Reed

Now we will see who will get Pj’s minutes. Im guessing its gonna be Roco but there’s also a good chance that it might be Batum.

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DCasey91 · Post #25 » by **DCasey91** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 7:11 pm

I’d love to see this lineup:

Maxey
Covington
Oubre
Batum
Embiid

Why? Two wings with Embiid, Maxey as the scorer and Batum as the link guy. I think Batum is the good one here, he can be our Diaw through his passing chops to the big oaf. Some of our main issues is that we suck arse on even basic entry passes, now there’s a guy who can definitely do link plays between Embiid and Maxey. Oubre and Covington because they always have zero conscious when shooting good or bad which is good for us lol

phillynative · Post #26 » by **phillynative** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 10:23 pm

I'm not a fan of Oubre starting with an already weak scoring bench. I guess you can split the lineups up when the reserves come in.
I can't see how an all bench lineup would work.

Kobblehead · Post #27 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 11:32 pm

Batum and Covington provide blocks and threes so they'll get first crack at starting.

I want them to throw Martin in there, though. I know he can't shoot yet, but he's so damn athletic and explosive. With all the backdoor cuts Nurse has dialed up for guys like Oubre and Harris, Martin can REALLY thrive on those plays.

TheBallsDeeper · Post #28 » by **TheBallsDeeper** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 4:11 am

Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

76ciology · Post #29 » by **76ciology** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 4:14 am

DCasey91 wrote:I’d love to see this lineup:

Maxey
Covington
Oubre
Batum
Embiid

Why? Two wings with Embiid, Maxey as the scorer and Batum as the link guy. I think Batum is the good one here, he can be our Diaw through his passing chops to the big oaf. Some of our main issues is that we suck arse on even basic entry passes, now there’s a guy who can definitely do link plays between Embiid and Maxey. Oubre and Covington because they always have zero conscious when shooting good or bad which is good for us lol

Just asking. But why not have Tobi in the place of Oubre on that 5, it will be more balanced with Tobi’s more capable on offense?

Maxey
Tobi
Roco
Batum
Embiid

76ciology · Post #30 » by **76ciology** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 4:15 am

TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

We’re gonna get someone better than Jrue with the picks we got from Harden.

We’re not winning it with Jrue, because there’s a big hole at the 4 position.

Post #31 » by **Sixerscan** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 4:26 am

TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

Probably should have traded him for Shaq back in 2004 imo

Jeez this guy had no clue lol

TheBallsDeeper · Post #32 » by **TheBallsDeeper** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 6:05 am

76ciology wrote:
TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

We’re gonna get someone better than Jrue with the picks we got from Harden.

We’re not winning it with Jrue, because there’s a big hole at the 4 position.

No chance of getting someone better than Jrue.

sodmoraes · Post #33 » by **sodmoraes** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 12:14 pm

I think Jrue is a bit overrated. He´s a great defender, but his offensive numbers, in the last 2 playoffs, were abysmal.

TheBallsDeeper · Post #34 » by **TheBallsDeeper** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 10:13 pm

Sixerscan wrote:
TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

Probably should have traded him for Shaq back in 2004 imo

Jeez this guy had no clue lol

Thanks for you're contribution. I really like the bit how you made a stupid statement and added nothing to the conversation. Well done champ.

Post #35 » by **Stanford** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 10:16 pm

TheBallsDeeper wrote:Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

By your criteria, it would be a wasted season with Jrue too. He's not who you think he is.

Post #36 » by **Sixerscan** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 10:50 pm

TheBallsDeeper wrote:
Sixerscan wrote:
TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

Probably should have traded him for Shaq back in 2004 imo

Jeez this guy had no clue lol

Thanks for you're contribution. I really like the bit how you made a stupid statement and added nothing to the conversation. Well done champ.

Your*

TheBallsDeeper · Post #37 » by **TheBallsDeeper** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 10:53 pm

Stanford wrote:
TheBallsDeeper wrote:Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

By your criteria, it would be a wasted season with Jrue too. He's not who you think he is.

Jrue is a very good player on both ends of the floor. Take the blinkers off - Sixers missed a big opportunity and are wasting another year.

Murray_17 · Post #38 » by **Murray_17** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 11:06 pm

TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

Why would the Blazers want Harden?? :-?

Also, from where would the 3 picks and the swap to do that deal come?

eyeatoma · Post #39 » by **eyeatoma** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 11:08 pm

TheBallsDeeper wrote:
76ciology wrote:
TheBallsDeeper wrote:Sixers **** the bed on Jrue Holiday.

They traded Harden for a couple of late first round picks and a bucket of trash to stay on the treadmill. I think they could have got Jrue for the Harden package and another first.
With Jrue they would be a contender - perfect player next to Maxey and Embiid. Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

We’re gonna get someone better than Jrue with the picks we got from Harden.

We’re not winning it with Jrue, because there’s a big hole at the 4 position.

No chance of getting someone better than Jrue.

Time to **** right on off...

Post #40 » by **Stanford** » Thu Nov 2, 2023 11:10 pm

TheBallsDeeper wrote:
Stanford wrote:
TheBallsDeeper wrote:Instead it's another wasted season and trade Embiid next year and start the process again.

By your criteria, it would be a wasted season with Jrue too. He's not who you think he is.

Jrue is a very good player on both ends of the floor. Take the blinkers off - Sixers missed a big opportunity and are wasting another year.

Sure, buddy!