76ers 2023-24 Season Thread Part 2

[Arsenal]

The Sixers are limping to finish without Jo, understandably.

Looking at the schedule, certainly feels like a 2-11 run to the end of month. That would leave them 37-38 and probably in the 9th spot.

The question is, if the best they can hope for is a couple of play-in wins to face Boston in the 1st round... is it even worth bringing Jo back?

The smarter thing IMO would be to try to lock up a lottery pick and improve their potential trade package. Lose that 9-10 game and go into the summer and hope Embiid can talk someone into joining at the Olympics. Also Reed's contract goes bye-bye and increases cap room if they lose the play-in game.

Agree if we're at #9 or #10, which means the only option to reach the playoffs is as the #8 seed, might as well just tank out of the play-in. There's no chance this team beats Boston in round 1 barring major injuries to the Saltics.

[elchengue20]

The Sixers are limping to finish without Jo, understandably.

Looking at the schedule, certainly feels like a 2-11 run to the end of month. That would leave them 37-38 and probably in the 9th spot.

The question is, if the best they can hope for is a couple of play-in wins to face Boston in the 1st round... is it even worth bringing Jo back?

The smarter thing IMO would be to try to lock up a lottery pick and improve their potential trade package. Lose that 9-10 game and go into the summer and hope Embiid can talk someone into joining at the Olympics. Also Reed's contract goes bye-bye and increases cap room if they lose the play-in game.

You can saw this coming a mile away. I sayed we should thank this season and get a high a pick as posible the moment Embiid's surgery was announced. Also profit to take the safest/longest approach to heal his injury. Many people killed me.



Beating Boston with Embiid at 100% was a longshot to begin with, with a out of shape/rythm Biid at 80% is impossible.

[76ciology]

Nobody knows if this is just a throwaway season, but what I do know is that we have to try to win it this season with what we have.

When healthy, we have a formidable team with enough talent to compete with the top teams in the league. However, the downside is that we probably won't have home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Nevertheless, our players are more experienced now and won't easily be rattled by strong cheers from the opponent's crowd, as they've already experienced it in last season's Game 7.

With how things are going, I don't think this team has anything to lose, especially considering that most fans aren't overly invested in winning it this season.

[76ciology]

One significant factor contributing to our loss of lead in the last two games is the decision to deploy a small-ball unit with Batum at center, accompanied by Tobias and Oubre at the 3 and 4 positions.

Looking at the on/off numbers, this strategy simply doesn't seem logical. The rationale behind it may be to allow Oubre or Tobias to exploit a weaker defender and drive to the rim, while the opponent's center is occupied with Batum, who provides spacing by positioning himself for a three-point shot.

[SixthStreet]

We are 9 games out of 11th with 20 left to play. The Nets would have to go 9-11 if we lost EVERY game left to catch us and that assumes every team in front also stays ahead. There is no point of tanking and it wouldn't even work if we shut down Maxey and Embiid.

If Embiid is medically cleared we have to play him as we need some information as to whether Hield is worth $20m per.

I'd rather play the Celtics early anyways. Let's find out what we are made of first and before Embiid's second round injuries.

[76ciology]

Kelly Oubre Jr. last three games:

25.3 PPG
5.0 RPG
3.0 APG
43.1% FG
87.5% FT
32.2 minutes/game

[the_process]

We are 9 games out of 11th with 20 left to play. The Nets would have to go 9-11 if we lost EVERY game left to catch us and that assumes every team in front also stays ahead. There is no point of tanking and it wouldn't even work if we shut down Maxey and Embiid.

If Embiid is medically cleared we have to play him as we need some information as to whether Hield is worth $20m per.

I'd rather play the Celtics early anyways. Let's find out what we are made of first and before Embiid's second round injuries.

The masochism on this board is off the charts.

And we already know Hield is not worth 20M per. If he wants more than 4-64, show him the door.

[SixthStreet]

I think because we haven't seen Embiid play recently and Maxey is overextended because of it and the rotating ER that is the rest of our rotation we are underestimating how good we are. I'm not saying we are the favorites to beat Boston in a round 1 series but it will be competitive and then we'd be looking at a good bracket to make a big run. Slay the dragon first!

I'm not throwing this season in the trash, but I'm also not really watching much Sixer basketball right now either to keep my spirits up.

[Mik317]

Here's how its going to go.

Biid gonna come back...and look rusty as ****. He will then put together some games that make you feel like he's back and get our hopes up...then he will get hurt doing some stupid **** and mope on the court...we lose and we are left with another offseason of what if doe. The worse part is that this may happen all at once ina play in game lol.

We'd probably get snaked by Silver but doing a soft tank to end the year is probably the best move...we have a built in excuse ffs.

They won't take it tho and I will be with yall ina few weeks setting myself up for the ole okie doke again

"man this could be the run..i mean he is actually well rested now too... <insert role player here> is also shooting well and totes won't fall off a cliff when we need him too...sheeeeeiit we gonna get dat chip".

I hate it here

[Skates]

Losing the last two games late pointed out a positive. We have been looking for a fourth quarter closer forever and have found one much of this year in Maxey.

Tyrese isn’t out those two games and we win them both, just like Embiid being out shows his immense value, missing Tyrese down the stretch of games is showing us how valuable and crucial of a player he has become.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

I say we improve our lottery odds. Regardless of how we finish the season, we'll at least be in the play-in which is cool. At this point though, I'm all for playing the young guys, seeing what we have for next year, evaluation across the board. Start fresh with a decent draft pick and some cap space. This summer will be fun. The biggest question is going to be if Embiid can return to form next season. I damn sure don't think he needs to play again this season.

[eyeatoma]

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Crazy talented, a nutcase but he has legit star potential. If the interview goes well I say go for it.

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[GoSixersBro]

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Crazy talented, a nutcase but he has legit star potential. If the interview goes well I say go for it.

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We are so back.

[MVP1992]

Watching 'Rodman for better or worse'

Can't we just find the next Rodman ?

Kai Jones

Got him

[76ciology]

I mentioned Kai Jones in the previous page. He’d be a great lob threat and rim protector. I just dont know if he’s in shape (physically and mentally) with how long he was not playing in the league.

I just hope Kai wont look like Willie Cauley Stein 2.0 out there

We’re slowly looking like the Hornets

[76ciology]

Do you think players on expiring contracts play hard for their next contract, or do they hold the team hostage with their leverage, essentially saying, "Pay me, or else I won’t give 100% effort and take care of my body to avoid injuries"? I noticed this with Buddy Hield, which is probably why the Pacers traded him for second-rounders. In his first 2 to 3 games, he seemed to be showcasing his skills to the front office, but afterward, his representatives could be on Morey’s door, seeking assurance for his next contract.

[GoSixersBro]

I mentioned Kai Jones in the previous page. He’d be a great lob threat and rim protector. I just dont know if he’s in shape (physically and mentally) with how long he was not playing in the league.

I just hope Kai wont look like Willie Cauley Stein 2.0 out there

We’re slowly looking like the Hornets

I did see/hear Kai was playing for the Bahamas in some tournament recently fwiw.

[Ben]

I will be shocked if Kai Jones makes a significant and sustained impact here any time soon. The thing is that he was drafted purely on potential; he's never put together significant and sustained numbers, including in college. As a 20 year old sophomore year at Texas he played about 23mpg and averaged 8.8pts/ 4.8reb/ 0.92blk per game. Yes, Texas rotated 3 big men, but even on a per-minute basis Jones wasn't spectacular. His advanced stats were pretty meh for a 20 year old college big man. He got picked high because of his tools and perceived potential. And his advanced stats in the pros have been very poor.

So, for sure, we should roll the dice and see if maybe-- for some reason-- suddenly he turns around his attitude and puts it all together. I'm just pointing out another reason not to hold our collective breath.

[Bum Adebayo]

Kai Jones is a revolutionary player, if we can sign him, the impact he would make on this team would be insane.

[SixthStreet]

Kai Jones. As a UT alum who watched every game for two years, he doesn’t have it. I’d be surprised if he lasted through next training camp.