FLYguy3911
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Sure has, including that terrible call on AD. Ilyasova has been way better than anyone could have reasonably expected. Have to give Colangelo credit for it.
I know it's easy to say one year of lottery luck can help any franchise, but adding Fultz or Ball to this. Man.
Ridiculous block on the perimeter by Embiid, although probably not the smartest play.
Sure has, including that terrible call on AD. Ilyasova has been way better than anyone could have reasonably expected. Have to give Colangelo credit for it.
I know it's easy to say one year of lottery luck can help any franchise, but adding Fultz or Ball to this. Man.
So I know that Noel has said some stuff that makes it look like he's looking for a trade (not sure if he officially requested one), but is there a chance that Okafor gets the boot and they keep Noel? I'm not a big BBall fan and really don't care, but as far as basketball players go, I've liked Noel since he was drafted because he wore an I Hate Sidney Crosby shirt once!
So I know that Noel has said some stuff that makes it look like he's looking for a trade (not sure if he officially requested one), but is there a chance that Okafor gets the boot and they keep Noel? I'm not a big BBall fan and really don't care, but as far as basketball players go, I've liked Noel since he was drafted because he wore an I Hate Sidney Crosby shirt once!
Ultimately I think they both get traded. Holmes is showing that he is a capable backup at C. Simmons and Saric should hold down the PF spot for years to come, so there just isn't a real need for either Noel or Okafor long term. Assuming Embiid stays healthy of course.
The Sixers perform like the best defensive team in the NBA (101.4) when Embiid is on the floor. Off the floor they perform like the worst (112.5). Right now they stink offensively regardless but they play like the 25th rated team with him in the game compared to the worst when he's out. Unbelievable impact he has had so far. Only 353 total minutes but I don't expect those trends to change much. The offense should experience a huge bump when Simmons gets settled in.You cannot deny how effective Embiid is on the defensive side of the ball. +27 last night!
If you haven't noticed the Sixers starting unit can usually keep up with other team's starting units. It's usually when Okafor and co. (the bench) come in is when things go haywire. No surprise really.