General 76ers Thread and Forum Orientation

Unbreakable99 · Post #41 » by **Unbreakable99** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:58 pm

Ericb5 · Post #42 » by **Ericb5** » Wed Feb 8, 2017 4:25 am

76ciology wrote:Haven't looked at the numbers but I notice luwawu doesn't get much deflections and seems to be limited on D due to his lack of good to elite length at wings. But he is solid in terms of knowing where to position on D&O and being a good shooter and slasher.

Just on the eye test though, I think he has a natural defensive instinct, with solid athleticism, and motor. I think he can be a plus defender in time, and if he can consistently hit the 3, he could be a very valuable role player on a good team.

I like him so much that I think that, even if Korkmaz busts(which I have no reason to think he will) that Bryan did a solid job with those mid twenties picks. If they both turn into players then it could even be a bigger win.

It's early or course. I think he has earned 20 mpg next year regardless of who we draft, and we will learn a lot more then. I'm assuming that people like Sergio, Stauskus, and Henderson will be gone.

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76ciology · Post #43 » by **76ciology** » Wed Feb 8, 2017 5:10 am

Ericb5 wrote:
76ciology wrote:Haven't looked at the numbers but I notice luwawu doesn't get much deflections and seems to be limited on D due to his lack of good to elite length at wings. But he is solid in terms of knowing where to position on D&O and being a good shooter and slasher.

Just on the eye test though, I think he has a natural defensive instinct, with solid athleticism, and motor. I think he can be a plus defender in time, and if he can consistently hit the 3, he could be a very valuable role player on a good team.

I like him so much that I think that, even if Korkmaz busts(which I have no reason to think he will) that Bryan did a solid job with those mid twenties picks. If they both turn into players then it could even be a bigger win.

It's early or course. I think he has earned 20 mpg next year regardless of who we draft, and we will learn a lot more then. I'm assuming that people like Sergio, Stauskus, and Henderson will be gone.

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He has a potential to be a good 3&D guard to defend PGs with Simmons. Yes, he could be a good role player for the team.

Post #44 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:22 am

Spoiler:

Updated. Included the fire BC petition and the team lies threads, as well as the player changes.

Post #45 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:54 pm

I find this thread very useful.

Unbreakable99 · Post #46 » by **Unbreakable99** » Thu Mar 2, 2017 5:52 pm

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smittybanton · Post #47 » by **smittybanton** » Tue Mar 7, 2017 6:11 pm

Since I'm nowhere near as enthused about our future as I used to be, I now have little escape from this political morass. Thanks, Bryan.

76ciology · Post #48 » by **76ciology** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:52 pm

I know we have a lot of assets. Biid and Simmons are promising prospects. It's easy to get hyped. But realistically, we're just far from being a contender even when all things considered.

You can't completely rely on Biid's health while bigs nowadays are more of complimentary pieces to perimeter talent.

Simmons is still practicing his FT shooting. Maybe he'll end up being a good shooter. Personally, I see him as an elite glue guy/all around player than a guy who takes the game over.

I'm cautiously optimistic with prospects, specially pre-draft. And lottery has the certainty of a lottery.

Not that I'm complaining for I also like to drool with our assets. But personally, I do think the other assets needs to atleast match the promise of Biid or Simmons for us to get to where we want to be.

kukenotas · Post #49 » by **kukenotas** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:15 pm

Quick quiz who will be top 5 bottom teams by end of the season? 1st is the worst.
Mine guess:
1st brooklyn
2nd lakers
3rd suns
4th sixers
5th pelicans

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the_process · Post #50 » by **the_process** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:55 pm

Didn't know where else to ask this question, and didn't want to start a thread. Noticed that a lot of guys on other boards were having their titles changed. And since there was the "I survived the process" thread and dorkestra had asked about changing our titles here... just figured I'd ask about about any updates as far as that goes.

Dan Verze · Post #51 » by **Dan Verze** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:43 am

Am I the only one missing Mike D'Antoni on the 76ers. I think he is a great coach and it was awesome having him as an Assistant.

Unbreakable99 · Post #52 » by **Unbreakable99** » Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:13 pm

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smittybanton · Post #53 » by **smittybanton** » Sat May 13, 2017 11:41 pm

When discussing the future of the league and the likelihood that a few teams will devise ways to stop five out systems rather than deploy them, Tom Penn hesitatedly speculated that the Sixers offense may be slightly different from the norm, with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.

Hesitantly, he pondered about point guards not posting up like back in the day, then mentioned Ben Simmons and the Sixers as a team who could go back to that, especially since Joel Embiid has three point range.

While I don't think Ben will post up guys the traditional way Magic did, because of the way they call offensive fouls nowadays. But I absolutely think Tom Penn gets it.

One of the ways Ben is going to defend other point guards is by getting them in foul trouble and off the floor. Hide your point guard on someone else, Ben the visionary floor general finds and exploits that mismatch with his passing.

Chris76 · Post #54 » by **Chris76** » Sun May 14, 2017 3:27 pm

The five out systems are great on paper, but often in crunchtime some players are taking contested 3 pointers and missing. It's great when they make them, "hero ball" but when they miss it usually loses the game. In the past, jordan and kobe were great at getting a good look and foul in crunchtime. Hopefully, Ben simmons will have crunchtime playmaking skills. With embiid and shooters, he should get a lot of layups and dunks at end of games. Hopefully, our defense and offensive efficiency should lower the pressure to take too many 3's. A good balance would be great. I still remember cringing when iggy would have the ball with 3 seconds left and launch a 3. Although, with the warriors and being a 3rd option, he seems to be making them now.

Unbreakable99 · Post #55 » by **Unbreakable99** » Sun May 21, 2017 2:48 pm

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/6cbgx1/wilt_chamberlain_secretly_dominated_professional/?st=J2Y7P6ZQ&sh=d15f4442

Agnostifarian · Post #56 » by **Agnostifarian** » Tue May 30, 2017 5:40 pm

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448087/tiger-woods-dui-everyman

FYI...

kriss73 · Post #57 » by **kriss73** » Sat Jun 3, 2017 11:46 am

Blame on Hinkie because he renounced to sign free agents....LOL!

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smittybanton · Post #58 » by **smittybanton** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 1:48 pm

Joel Embiid: I’m feeling good. I’m supposed to see the doctor next week and they’re going to check everything just to make sure everything looks good. But I’ve been feeling good so I expect to be back on the court next week. – via Uproxx

Eyeamok · Post #59 » by **Eyeamok** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 6:59 pm

smittybanton wrote:
Joel Embiid: I’m feeling good. I’m supposed to see the doctor next week and they’re going to check everything just to make sure everything looks good. But I’ve been feeling good so I expect to be back on the court next week. – via Uproxx

Was this from 2015 or 2016 ?

PLO · Post #60 » by **PLO** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:53 am

Alex Kennedy's Richaun Holmes interview is worth reading; the stuff on player development is fantastic from a fan's perspective: basically it looks like the players are given every chance to capitalize on their talent. link