OT: Teh Philadelphia Seventy Sixers are searching for answers

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Tripod

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On Tim & Sid, they had an NBA analyst on talking about the final shot.

Kawhi's normal shot height was 13 ft high at the top of the arc. His highest shot arc was 15 ft. On that final shot, to get over JE hand, he threw it 18 ft high at the top of the arc. No wonder the ball landed so softly. Pretty crazy.
 

Jack Straw

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I realize I’m probably in the minority, and I’ll likely be proven wrong, but is it crazy to have some doubts about Zion? I mean, I can see him deserving 1st overall, but the LeBron comparisons? I admit I’ve only watched a few Duke games this year, but other than the freakish athleticism/strength (which I recognize as unique) I don’t really see anything else that particularly stands out.

He’s not a great shooter (yes, he can improve but still) and in the NBA he is not going to be able to physically dominate the way he’s been able to do up to this point. Again, no problem with him being the top pick, but I don’t really quite get the enormous hype.
 

Schwarbomb

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I haven't heard the hype because I haven't paid attention to it this year. He definitely isn't LeBron skill wise, as he won't be close to the passer James is. But he is a brilliant prospect, best since Davis IMO. Unless he gets injured or has mental problem I think he's a safe bet in becoming a top 20 player.
 

Jack Straw

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I haven't heard the hype because I haven't paid attention to it this year. He definitely isn't LeBron skill wise, as he won't be close to the passer James is. But he is a brilliant prospect, best since Davis IMO. Unless he gets injured or has mental problem I think he's a safe bet in becoming a top 20 player.

Top 20 I could see. Maybe top 10. Top 5 I don’t really see at this point.
 

Embiid

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LMAO.....wtf happened to Patrick Ewing...…..what a fat slob. Combine him, Charles and Shaq and holy crap they are like 1 kiloton
 

BigToe

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I realize I’m probably in the minority, and I’ll likely be proven wrong, but is it crazy to have some doubts about Zion? I mean, I can see him deserving 1st overall, but the LeBron comparisons? I admit I’ve only watched a few Duke games this year, but other than the freakish athleticism/strength (which I recognize as unique) I don’t really see anything else that particularly stands out.

He’s not a great shooter (yes, he can improve but still) and in the NBA he is not going to be able to physically dominate the way he’s been able to do up to this point. Again, no problem with him being the top pick, but I don’t really quite get the enormous hype.
I think the Lebron comparison is only based on athleticism at that age.
 

Embiid

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I wish we had a lottery pick.....but I prefer making the playoffs and hopefully next year making a stronger run at the championship...
 

Tripod

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Can't believe this chick just said fir everyone to hear that Zion would obviously be the top pick. Then singles him out again.

Trashy to do.
 
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