Sixers V Bulls 1/25 Tank? Nah Play-In BOOOOIZ

[MVP1992]

Sixers is a memecoin. It’s gonna trap us again. Stay away. Bad for mental health.

Did you just think of that, or have you seen me on YouTube saying the same thing recently (as TikkaBRNO) ?

Hahaha

I just thought of that because I got rug-pulled by $TRUMP. But hey, I think it’s on the rise now lol

Since $TRUMP was released during Aus day time, & I did see it fairly early on (2B MTCP or $2/coin), I jumped on YouTube and started watching a channel 'King of Crypto' . Bunch of dorks, but I did learn a bit and got studying like an autist.

Decided f' it, I'm in then learnt my stupid bank won't let me buy with my credit card & Moonshot wouldn't take bank transfer on my weekend.

Within 24hrs I could have made $1.25m with my slush fund, buying at $2 and selling at either of the two $70+ points

Even selling at the $35 **** it price, would have netted me $600k + fml!

[youngcrev]

#onlywatchthewins

[Eyeamok]

At the start of the game Stacey King said something to the effect of the 76ers are looking for the play in spot with and having Embiid coming back before the end of the season. I laughed and said these damn announcers for the other team no nothing. Now am thinking is he more dialed in than anyone else?

Maxey also mentioned Biid coming back so yeah thats probably "the plan"

Maybe the East is playing checkers and the 76ers are playing chess. They realize there is no way they can win the East so they are just content to be the 8th seed. They then go play the Cavs and beat them to let them know "we are coming for you!"

This team is so confusing.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

As much as I want us to tank, there's no way it happens with Maxey playing the way he is. He's reached another level and it's starting to produce results. Even in the games we've lost (against good teams) he has had us in a position to win them. Of course I say this and we lose all six of our upcoming home games.

[Iscull]

As much as I want us to tank, there's no way it happens with Maxey playing the way he is. He's reached another level and it's starting to produce results. Even in the games we've lost (against good teams) he has had us in a position to win them. Of course I say this and we lose all six of our upcoming home games.

The other big piece is how Yabu and Bona are playing at the 5. It’s allowed us to play a lot faster and push more effectively down court on defensive turnovers, instead of having Drummond or Embiid sit and watch.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

As much as I want us to tank, there's no way it happens with Maxey playing the way he is. He's reached another level and it's starting to produce results. Even in the games we've lost (against good teams) he has had us in a position to win them. Of course I say this and we lose all six of our upcoming home games.

The other big piece is how Yabu and Bona are playing at the 5. It’s allowed us to play a lot faster and push more effectively down court on defensive turnovers, instead of having Drummond or Embiid sit and watch.

It's not sustainable though. We'll get in a playoff series trying to do that and straight die once it becomes a half court game. Then again...We have PG and Maxey to take the lead in those situations.

We're also still getting murked on the boards. I love Yabu, and Bona is certainly bringing hope but we need an athletic big to add to the mix. I'm just kind of going off the premise that Embiid will be out and no kind of help whatsoever. Same with Drummond. Dude is straight up washed. He can't even rebound anymore. If we're going to push for the play in, then we have to hit up Chicago and see what they want for Jalen Smith. I would even ask Brooklyn what they want for Claxton. You add an athletic big man to the mix and we might have something to build on to. If Embiid does return....Great, but I'm done relying on him for anything. We're finally starting to play with some energy and it's encouraging. I think Bona is already better than Paul Reed.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/01/sixers-confident-about-joel-embiids-return-wont-pursue-tanking-strategy.html

Let me edit bitter self about Embiid. I do think he'll be back, but we still need another big to add to the mix.

[Iscull]

As much as I want us to tank, there's no way it happens with Maxey playing the way he is. He's reached another level and it's starting to produce results. Even in the games we've lost (against good teams) he has had us in a position to win them. Of course I say this and we lose all six of our upcoming home games.

The other big piece is how Yabu and Bona are playing at the 5. It’s allowed us to play a lot faster and push more effectively down court on defensive turnovers, instead of having Drummond or Embiid sit and watch.

It's not sustainable though. We'll get in a playoff series trying to do that and straight die once it becomes a half court game. Then again...We have PG and Maxey to take the lead in those situations.

We're also still getting murked on the boards. I love Yabu, and Bona is certainly bringing hope but we need an athletic big to add to the mix. I'm just kind of going off the premise that Embiid will be out and no kind of help whatsoever. Same with Drummond. Dude is straight up washed. He can't even rebound anymore. If we're going to push for the play in, then we have to hit up Chicago and see what they want for Jalen Smith. I would even ask Brooklyn what they want for Claxton. You add an athletic big man to the mix and we might have something to build on to. If Embiid does return....Great, but I'm done relying on him for anything. We're finally starting to play with some energy and it's encouraging. I think Bona is already better than Paul Reed.

I agree we’re probably barely competing in playoffs, but we can also make moves to trade K Martin and Drummond to get that extra big or guard.

[HotelVitale]

As much as I want us to tank, there's no way it happens with Maxey playing the way he is. He's reached another level and it's starting to produce results. Even in the games we've lost (against good teams) he has had us in a position to win them. Of course I say this and we lose all six of our upcoming home games.

The other big piece is how Yabu and Bona are playing at the 5. It’s allowed us to play a lot faster and push more effectively down court on defensive turnovers, instead of having Drummond or Embiid sit and watch.

It's not sustainable though. We'll get in a playoff series trying to do that and straight die once it becomes a half court game. Then again...We have PG and Maxey to take the lead in those situations.

We're also still getting murked on the boards. I love Yabu, and Bona is certainly bringing hope but we need an athletic big to add to the mix. I'm just kind of going off the premise that Embiid will be out and no kind of help whatsoever. Same with Drummond. Dude is straight up washed. He can't even rebound anymore. If we're going to push for the play in, then we have to hit up Chicago and see what they want for Jalen Smith. I would even ask Brooklyn what they want for Claxton. You add an athletic big man to the mix and we might have something to build on to. If Embiid does return....Great, but I'm done relying on him for anything. We're finally starting to play with some energy and it's encouraging. I think Bona is already better than Paul Reed.

The whole thing is premised on Embiid maybe returning in relatively healthy shape for the PO. Kinda gotta take the like 25% chance that happens vs the maybe 40% chance they could piss away this season pathetically enough to land a top-6 pick if they went scorched earth. I'm usually pro tank but it'd be so rough and embarrassing to bench Maxey half the season and make the team bad enough to compete with the worst of the worst. Maybe if they only had to do it for a month but not half the season, and not when it still seems likely they'd still lose the pick if they went all out tank now.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

The other big piece is how Yabu and Bona are playing at the 5. It’s allowed us to play a lot faster and push more effectively down court on defensive turnovers, instead of having Drummond or Embiid sit and watch.

It's not sustainable though. We'll get in a playoff series trying to do that and straight die once it becomes a half court game. Then again...We have PG and Maxey to take the lead in those situations.

We're also still getting murked on the boards. I love Yabu, and Bona is certainly bringing hope but we need an athletic big to add to the mix. I'm just kind of going off the premise that Embiid will be out and no kind of help whatsoever. Same with Drummond. Dude is straight up washed. He can't even rebound anymore. If we're going to push for the play in, then we have to hit up Chicago and see what they want for Jalen Smith. I would even ask Brooklyn what they want for Claxton. You add an athletic big man to the mix and we might have something to build on to. If Embiid does return....Great, but I'm done relying on him for anything. We're finally starting to play with some energy and it's encouraging. I think Bona is already better than Paul Reed.

I agree we’re probably barely competing in playoffs, but we can also make moves to trade K Martin and Drummond to get that extra big or guard.

Good point...We have ammo to make a trade if we want.

[M2J]

It's not sustainable though. We'll get in a playoff series trying to do that and straight die once it becomes a half court game. Then again...We have PG and Maxey to take the lead in those situations.

We're also still getting murked on the boards. I love Yabu, and Bona is certainly bringing hope but we need an athletic big to add to the mix. I'm just kind of going off the premise that Embiid will be out and no kind of help whatsoever. Same with Drummond. Dude is straight up washed. He can't even rebound anymore. If we're going to push for the play in, then we have to hit up Chicago and see what they want for Jalen Smith. I would even ask Brooklyn what they want for Claxton. You add an athletic big man to the mix and we might have something to build on to. If Embiid does return....Great, but I'm done relying on him for anything. We're finally starting to play with some energy and it's encouraging. I think Bona is already better than Paul Reed.

I agree we’re probably barely competing in playoffs, but we can also make moves to trade K Martin and Drummond to get that extra big or guard.

Good point...We have ammo to make a trade if we want.

I think any trade should include shooting, and mind you im thinking both now and long term. They're generally okay at center with Yabu, Drummond, Bona, Kmart. Yabu and Kmart together is better. Drummond hasn't been healthy. Sure, if you can get found money, do it but not a big need. Shooting from any position is a need, preferably playable shooting... Meaning 3 and D.

Unless they have a plan in place with Yabu to stay next year, need to trade him unfortunately. Which would hurt... But they can try to build Martin up to be that guy.

[the_process]

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/01/sixers-confident-about-joel-embiids-return-wont-pursue-tanking-strategy.html

Let me edit bitter self about Embiid. I do think he'll be back, but we still need another big to add to the mix.

Going to start blowing up Jo's Twitter telling him to request a trade