OT: Philadelphia 76ers: Process engaged.

[Halladay]

Resume.

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[OrangeAndBlackMetal]

Don't tell me what to do

 

[Jack Straw]

While people have been debating which future ex-Sixer's big is more worthless (you know who you are), Dario Saric has become the team's second best player.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

That might actually be the best case scenario. He can play with anyone.

 

[Embiid]

I got food poisoning last night and watching Okafor attempt to defend is not helping ..when are they going to trade his butt?

 

[Cody Webster]

TJ!!!

 

[FLYguy3911]

Iso for TJ and the game winner? How?

 

[Jack Straw]

Well that was exciting...

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I love this damn team.

How in the world was Nerlens not in for the defensive possession after that gorgeous TJ to Saric finish?

 

[Schwarbomb]

Dumb lineup decision by Brown on the 2nd to last defensive possession and one of the most idiotic shots you'll ever see by Ilyasova the next offensive possession.

 

[Jack Straw]

Dumb lineup decision by Brown on the 2nd to last defensive possession and one of the most idiotic shots you'll ever see by Ilyasova the next offensive possession.

Yeah, I thought that was the game right there. They lucked out getting that jump ball.

 

[Rebels57]

Best team in the city and Simmons hasnt even touched the court yet.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

This UCLA-Oregon game is just tremendous. Lonzo is out here calmly dribbling the clock down and launching stepback 30 foot bombs with 30s to go in a 2 pt game.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Lonzo Ball shoots from the parking lot. Just iced this game for UCLA.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Seriously. This is with 30 seconds left and a 2 point lead against #5 that had won 19 of 20.

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[Rebels57]

Seriously. This is with 30 seconds left and a 2 point lead against #5 that had won 19 of 20.

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His confidence is ****ing remarkable.

 

[FLYguy3911]

And he just blew by a defender and finished at the rim the possession before.

 

[Hurricane28]

That shooting motion is just awkward tho

 

[Hiesenberg]

He's right handed that shoots from his left side right?

 

[FLYguy3911]

Yup. Shooting off the dribble going to his right is going to be difficult.

 

[FlyTimmo]

Just started looking into this years class. Had Simmons be in this draft would he still be the clear #1?

 

[Schwarbomb]

Just started looking into this years class. Had Simmons be in this draft would he still be the clear #1?

Anywhere from 1-3 depending on taste.

 

[deadhead]

Simmons would be #1 based on potential, he's unpolished, but come on, how many 6'10 240 guys (and he'll probably max out close to 6'11 250 when he grows up) have that kind of athleticism and court vision? You can teach a jump shot if a player wants to work (see Leonard, et al), and defensive positioning, but you can't teach spatial awareness, size and athleticism.

It's easier to coach up a great athlete (though risky) than to get a polished college player to play above his athleticism in the NBA, or why so many college stars are meh at the next level.

My theory of drafting is go for a combination of athleticism and intangibles (work ethic and compete level) early, athleticism later, and polished but limited athletes who fit bench roles in the late 1st and early 2nd rounds - and European stashes in the 2nd round as lottery tickets (given them a few years to surprise using low value picks).

 

[FlyTimmo]

Hypothetically, if the Sixers get the 4th pick and the 5th pick what are probably going to be the best options for the team?

 

[Schwarbomb]

Hypothetically, if the Sixers get the 4th pick and the 5th pick what are probably going to be the best options for the team?

Smith, Isaac, Tatum, Monk. There would be a lot of options. Colangelo is going to have to earn his money this draft, it won't be a slam dunk on who to draft like last year. The lottery is absolutely loaded, it's like 2-3 regular lotterys condensed into one.