Sixers Offseason Thread Part 4

[sixers hoops]

Don't we still need a 4? Or are they going to do it by committee until trade deadline?

We already have somebody who’s better than Cam Johnson

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I know it’s summer league, but this guy has played well in every single game. He also has the size and skill set that would be a good fit at the 4 for us.

I’m a little shocked Morey hasn’t tried to sign him to a 2-way, unless Aluma is waiting until after the summer?

What is the roster limited? 15 full guaranteed contracts and 3 two-way contracts? If so, I believe we only have 2 two-way deals at the moment. I believe Fieldler’s two-way deal isn’t guaranteed.

1. Embiid
2. George
3. Maxey
4. Martin
5. Oubre
6. Gordon
7. Drummond
8. Council
9. Lowry
10. McCain
11. KJ Martin
12. Bona
13. Vet minimum contract
14. Vet minimum contract
15. Vet minimum contract
16. David Jones Two way
17. Justin Edwards Two way
18. Two-way contract

Max Fieldler Exhibit 10 contract

[Iscull]

We already have somebody who’s better than Cam Johnson

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I didn't watch the game, so I might be off base here but this looks like a C to me. A stretch five if you believe in the shot.

Setting screens at the top of the key and veering out to pop. Posting up down low. Defending in the paint. Slow-ish feet.

I don't think this guy can play alongside Joel Embiid.

That's what it looks like to me too. Maybe he sneaks onto the roster as a deep bench guy, who they give limited opportunities with Joel in very specific 2-big matchups.

I think he could play with Bona

[Eyeamok]

I'm a teacher this is definitely sus. We are constantly getting kids using AI on their work.

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I'm interested what is suspect about the text that makes your teacher "spider senses" tingle? Not saying you are wrong, just would like to know what about the text makes you say hmmm !

Comes off as artificial, trying to say the right thing, trying to make the post a lasting message to the fans, by using a lot of catch phrases sequentially. The text reads as being very superficial, offering platitudes that are over the top, and doesn't seem to coincide with his personality, despite him being well read. It seems formulaic in it's structure, with the inclusion of a words that are too ill fitting, or sophisticated for the moment. Overall something about the writing just reads as inhuman.

Thank you very much I appreciate you taking the time to explain that.

[HotelVitale]

Gotta let Daryl cook baby, gotta let Daryl cook.

He didn't trade Maxey as a low minute rookie for Harden alongside Ben.... He's got some time to evaluate Jared and determine if he's a keeper

I know it’s only been a few summer league games, but I feel like there’s a non-trivial chance that Knecht is a competent role player already and McCain isn’t. Not the best since we’re basically all in.

I think it's more possible that Knecht could play some rotation minutes during the RS, especially when we'd be injured etc. Which is valuable for sure. But I kinda doubt he'd be able to be in a PO rotation, which is what we need to be thinking about. And of course he's 3+ years older than McCain.

But yeah it's possible McCain isn't who we/Morey had hoped he'd be. A lot depends on him hitting a lot of hard shots in NBA games (and making a lot of hard passes).

[FireMorey]

The reason I still preferred Knecht to McCain even with the age difference is while he's older, I don't think McCain is a high ceiling player. Supreme potential was never McCain's profile. I don't think Knecht is going to be some superstar, but I do think for a variety of reasons he was the better pick. I don't think it's like passing on Paul Pierce though. I don't think Knecht will ever be an elite player. I think for sure he'll be more ready to play next season though. I think Knecht based on his skill set and body type just has more ways to impact games and score offensively. There are things he can do on the court that McCain simply can't do.

[NearingZero]

I didn't watch the game, so I might be off base here but this looks like a C to me. A stretch five if you believe in the shot.

Setting screens at the top of the key and veering out to pop. Posting up down low. Defending in the paint. Slow-ish feet.

I don't think this guy can play alongside Joel Embiid.

That's what it looks like to me too. Maybe he sneaks onto the roster as a deep bench guy, who they give limited opportunities with Joel in very specific 2-big matchups.

I think he could play with Bona

That could be. But in the context of the original tweet, that he's "exactly what the Sixers need at the 4", his fit with Bona probably isn't important.

I'm assuming Bona will be on the roster as the 3rd center to start the season. Because Joel will, at the very least, load manage some games, Bona will probably get a reasonable chance to prove himself at the NBA level. But I don't think they'd give a regular roster spot to Aluma if they think his only fit is with Bona or as a small-ball 5. A 2-way contract, sure, but I wouldn't expect to see him get meaningful playing time.

[LloydFree]

Gotta let Daryl cook baby, gotta let Daryl cook.

He didn't trade Maxey as a low minute rookie for Harden alongside Ben.... He's got some time to evaluate Jared and determine if he's a keeper

I know it’s only been a few summer league games, but I feel like there’s a non-trivial chance that Knecht is a competent role player already and McCain isn’t. Not the best since we’re basically all in.

I think it's more possible that Knecht could play some rotation minutes during the RS, especially when we'd be injured etc. Which is valuable for sure. But I kinda doubt he'd be able to be in a PO rotation, which is what we need to be thinking about. And of course he's 3+ years older than McCain.

But yeah it's possible McCain isn't who we/Morey had hoped he'd be. A lot depends on him hitting a lot of hard shots in NBA games (and making a lot of hard passes).

Not a lot... EVERYTHING depends on him hitting hard shots. He's not going to contribute any other way. You take a 6'2 player, with a 6'3 wingspan, average speed and average explosion, you're basically banking on him to be a Damone Lillard or CJ McCollum type shooter. That's the only way he can useful on the court.

[HotelVitale]

I know it’s only been a few summer league games, but I feel like there’s a non-trivial chance that Knecht is a competent role player already and McCain isn’t. Not the best since we’re basically all in.

I think it's more possible that Knecht could play some rotation minutes during the RS, especially when we'd be injured etc. Which is valuable for sure. But I kinda doubt he'd be able to be in a PO rotation, which is what we need to be thinking about. And of course he's 3+ years older than McCain.

But yeah it's possible McCain isn't who we/Morey had hoped he'd be. A lot depends on him hitting a lot of hard shots in NBA games (and making a lot of hard passes).

Not a lot... EVERYTHING depends on him hitting hard shots. He's not going to contribute any other way. You take a 6'2 player, with a 6'3 wingspan, average speed and average explosion, you're basically banking on him to be a Damone Lillard or CJ McCollum type shooter. That's the only way he can useful on the court.

Both those guys are sick shot creators, poor man’s version would be doing some creating and also be a good connector on offense plus a spot up guy. I can squint and see it with McCain.

I don’t think it’s a huge need for us though, and it might take a while to come together (if it does).