Winter is Here: Welcome Dario Saric

[Johnny Firpo]

I'm glad he's here...looks like a quality player...but he's not the freakin messiah.....The only reason you guys are over reacting is because Master Scam drafted him.

You need to update your knowledge on him, as a prospect, he's objectively as exciting as Simmons or Embiid. And I'm not a Sixers fan. I guess you are one of those fans who hate/don't trust Euro players.

[76ciology]

I've gotten a lot of criticisms for this and i don't expect ya'll to agree with me. But I hope we can develop him into a SG. With a positionless backcourt of Simmons/Saric.

[Stanford]

I'm glad he's here...looks like a quality player...but he's not the freakin messiah.....The only reason you guys are over reacting is because Master Scam drafted him.

You need to update your knowledge on him, as a prospect, he's objectively as exciting as Simmons or Embiid. And I'm not a Sixers fan. I guess you are one of those fans who hate/don't trust Euro players.

Nah, that's not it. Howard Eskin just hates Hinkie and everyone he's drafted.

[Skates]

I'm glad Saric is here.....but the over reaction from fans is ridiculous...we all know why, but geez...calm down

Heaven forbid fans should show their fandom on a board specifically for fans,

SHM at this guy.

I'm glad he's here...looks like a quality player...but he's not the freakin messiah.....The only reason you guys are over reacting is because Master Scam drafted him.

You know I actually +1 a fair number of your posts, and yet on many others I can't help but wish there was an 'eat me' button too.

[marcush]

I'm glad Saric is here.....but the over reaction from fans is ridiculous...we all know why, but geez...calm down

Give them a break NY.

If it had been the other way around and Saric had advised that he wasn't coming over, then you would have provided a similar over reaction.

This gives us a nice talent upgrade, just be happy for the Sixers, who gives a stuff who the GM is or isn't.

[NYSixersFan]

Heaven forbid fans should show their fandom on a board specifically for fans,

SHM at this guy.

I'm glad he's here...looks like a quality player...but he's not the freakin messiah.....The only reason you guys are over reacting is because Master Scam drafted him.

You know I actually +1 a fair number of your posts, and yet on many others I can't help but wish there was an 'eat me' button too.

You're a Cowboys fan, so I can't accept your +1 anyway

[NYSixersFan]

I'm glad Saric is here.....but the over reaction from fans is ridiculous...we all know why, but geez...calm down

Give them a break NY.

If it had been the other way around and Saric had advised that he wasn't coming over, then you would have provided a similar over reaction.

This gives us a nice talent upgrade, just be happy for the Sixers, who gives a stuff who the GM is or isn't.

Let me repeat...I'm happy he's here...look forward to watching him.

[philly5]

I've gotten a lot of criticisms for this and i don't expect ya'll to agree with me. But I hope we can develop him into a SG. With a positionless backcourt of Simmons/Saric.

Will never happen. Won't be able to guard 1's or 2's. Defense is half the game.

[NYSixersFan]

Heaven forbid fans should show their fandom on a board specifically for fans,

SHM at this guy.

I'm glad he's here...looks like a quality player...but he's not the freakin messiah.....The only reason you guys are over reacting is because Master Scam drafted him.

I knew it was just a matter of time before Sam crossed your lips. You just can't help yourself.

Perhaps fans are excited because it is another quality player to add to the team. A player that has matured over the last few years who could come in and make an instant impact. Just maybe that's the reason.

You really need to let go of your obsession with Sam and come join the rest of the fans united supporting a team going forward. Put aside the bickering about Sam.....unless that is what defines you as a fan. If so carry on.

I never want to talk about Hinkie ever again....but I get annoyed seeing the numerous posts on these threads constantly praising him...and how he should still be here....and how he's not going to get the credit....etc...

[LloydFree]

I've been very critical of the Dario Saric pick. That said, if he turns into a 1st division starter, he will have been worth the wait... and I'm kinda excited to see him play.

[76ciology]

I've gotten a lot of criticisms for this and i don't expect ya'll to agree with me. But I hope we can develop him into a SG. With a positionless backcourt of Simmons/Saric.

Will never happen. Won't be able to guard 1's or 2's. Defense is half the game.

Agree. But there are handful of good SGs with negative RPM like Klay, Harden or Wesley Matthews. And aside from Harden, seems like most of star wings are SFs like George, Kawhi, KD& LBJ. While most SGs are non-elite scorers and mere 3&D complimentary scorers.

Between guarding LBJ&KD at SF and disappointing you guys that he won't be able to protect the rim at PF, I'd probably take the lesser evil and have him guard SGs. Well, unless you are not confident with his mobility.

[Att]

I've gotten a lot of criticisms for this and i don't expect ya'll to agree with me. But I hope we can develop him into a SG. With a positionless backcourt of Simmons/Saric.

Have you watched Saric play?
You have gotten a lot of criticism because it's a silly idea.
He's too slow guarding SF.

[Att]

I'm glad he's here...looks like a quality player...but he's not the freakin messiah.....The only reason you guys are over reacting is because Master Scam drafted him.

You need to update your knowledge on him, as a prospect, he's objectively as exciting as Simmons or Embiid. And I'm not a Sixers fan. I guess you are one of those fans who hate/don't trust Euro players.

No, he's not.
I like Saric (and European players, coming from Europe myself) but it's a different talent level and very different expectations.

[theo42]

Interview with him up on csnphilly.com. The guy is gonna be a legend in this town. Reporter asked him why did he come over when he lost a lot of money...he said,"keeping my word to come over after two years is the only thing that is important to me".

Nice.

[Agnostifarian]

Isn't Sam Hinkie great?

[Don]

Knicks plant???

I'm glad Saric is here.....but the over reaction from fans is ridiculous...we all know why, but geez...calm down

[theo42]

Isn't Sam Hinkie great?

Plan coming together EXACTLY like it was supposed to.

I HATE the Philly media.

[marcush]

I've gotten a lot of criticisms for this and i don't expect ya'll to agree with me. But I hope we can develop him into a SG. With a positionless backcourt of Simmons/Saric.

Will never happen. Won't be able to guard 1's or 2's. Defense is half the game.

Agree. But there are handful of good SGs with negative RPM like Klay, Harden or Wesley Matthews. And aside from Harden, seems like most of star wings are SFs like George, Kawhi, KD& LBJ. While most SGs are non-elite scorers and mere 3&D complimentary scorers.

Between guarding LBJ&KD at SF and disappointing you guys that he won't be able to protect the rim at PF, I'd probably take the lesser evil and have him guard SGs. Well, unless you are not confident with his mobility.

You are the one who constantly posts about rim protection at the 4, don't lump everyone else in. Sure, rim protection is great at any position but its only mandatory at C. So much of guarding PFs these days is about how you handle the perimeter, can you switch.

How do you expect him to be able to chase SGs around screens off the ball? It just wouldn't work and you don't need to actually see things fail before you make the call on things like that.

I suspect the theory to play him at SG is more geared around getting Jah minutes at PF.....

[tk76]

He's too slow guarding SF.

How did he do guarding Giannis and Gallinari last week?

[tk76]

He's too slow guarding SF.

How did he do guarding Giannis and Gallinari last week?