OT: The Philadelphia Seventy Sixers: Great White North Edition

[BringBackHakstol]

I’m not a basketball expert by any means, but it seems people are really over reacting to this loss in regards to embiid\simmonds. They are still young and lost on miracle bouncing buzzer beater in game 7 to one of the best players in the world. It’s not like they completely blew it.

 

[tucson83]

I’m not a basketball expert by any means, but it seems people are really over reacting to this loss in regards to embiid\simmonds. They are still young and lost on miracle bouncing buzzer beater in game 7 to one of the best players in the world. It’s not like they completely blew it.

yeah but it's only one guy and we have 4 stars, you dont see anything wrong with that? the organization said these were win now moves, they werent expecting a second round exit, the expectation was getting to the finals. something has to change.

 

[deadhead]

Bolden is the answer next year, he was just too raw to trust in a playoff situation this year, but I can see him playing 20 minutes a night as both Embiid's backup and a stretch 4.
And I think as he gets stronger, Simmons can play center for a small lineup.

They'll have #24, 32, 34 or so, perfect for adding bench players.
If they resign Butler and Harris, they're gonna need a lot of lost cost bench players, so developing young players makes sense, and in 2-3 years if you're lucky, you hit paydirt.

 

[deadhead]

yeah but it's only one guy and we have 4 stars, you dont see anything wrong with that? the organization said these were win now moves, they werent expecting a second round exit, the expectation was getting to the finals. something has to change.

Uh Toronto won 58 games with Leonard only playing 60 games in the regular season.
Gasol was defensive player of the year a couple years ago.
Ibaka, Siakam, Lowry, Green, VanFleet, Powell.

Give the Sixers some credit, tough defense made a lot of Raptor players look worse than they are.

If they fire BB they're idiots, there simply wasn't time to integrate four of seven players into a cohesive playoff unit
(Butler, Harris, Scott, Ennis), and Brand failed to build a deep bench.

 

[Schwarbomb]

I’m not a basketball expert by any means, but it seems people are really over reacting to this loss in regards to embiid\simmonds. They are still young and lost on miracle bouncing buzzer beater in game 7 to one of the best players in the world. It’s not like they completely blew it.

My thoughts on Embiid/Simmons is that many fans are dumb.

 

[deadhead]

You mean that after two full seasons of play, most NBA players are finished products?

 

[Schwarbomb]

Bolden does have the potential to provide what we're looking for from an Embiid backup. Scored efficiently with a .595 TS% that included 35% from 3 on 96 attempts. Had more assists than TOs. Showed potential as a rim protector (12th in Blks/possession, 52.8% rim defense) and he could move in space for pick and roll defense.

 

[Ruck Over]

Bolden does have the potential to provide what we're looking for from an Embiid backup. Scored efficiently with a .595 TS% that included 35% from 3 on 96 attempts. Had more assists than TOs. Showed potential as a rim protector (12th in Blks/possession, 52.8% rim defense) and he could move in space for pick and roll defense.

I'm a bit concerned about Bolden's size, if he's big enough to bang with some other centers. But spot on, he's the guy that could be a diamond in the rough and really good bench player for this team, a better Richaun Holmes.

 

[Jack Straw]

List of upcoming free agents: 2019 NBA Free Agents Tracker

Plenty of interesting names there.

 

[Jack Straw]

I'm a bit concerned about Bolden's size, if he's big enough to bang with some other centers. But spot on, he's the guy that could be a diamond in the rough and really good bench player for this team, a better Richaun Holmes.

I kind of like Bolden as a PF more than C, but he could certainly see time there. I don't know if I would commit to him as the backup C next season though. I think they still need to bring in a solid veteran to back up Embiid.

 

[The Madrigal]

Still, 16 hours later, no words.

 

[kelmitchell]

Im just pissed at how we played, we were heavily outshot and out rebounded, thats never a good combo for a playoff win

 

[Rebels57]

NBA officiating has the integrity of NHL officiating...

What did this tweet say? Its saying Unavailable now.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

What did this tweet say? Its saying Unavailable now.

Kawhi traveled on the inbounds pass.

 

[Embiid]

Kawhi had plenty of frequent flyer miles...and push offs

 

[Rebels57]

Kawhi traveled on the inbounds pass.

Oh yeah he did for sure. He took 2-3 steps before dribbling.

 

[sa cyred]

I kind of like Bolden as a PF more than C, but he could certainly see time there. I don't know if I would commit to him as the backup C next season though. I think they still need to bring in a solid veteran to back up Embiid.

Agreed.

That is where I am at, the PF spot. Maybe he adds the muscle and looks better but he got pushed over against big centers. You would see that when Bolden came in, they would post him up where he would shoved past. I think he fits the mold of the PF.

I think a big concern is the SG spot, especially with JJ maybe not coming back. I wouldnt mind him back but defensively he really is bad. Coming off the bench wouldnt be a bad option. I would love to groom a C but we are in "win now" mode, especially if we resign Butler and/or Harris.

 

[sa cyred]

Side note. We need a bench. Like... we really do. Hopefully Zhaire comes in and pushes for playing time. Backup PG would be nice also.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Listening to the radio I have to laugh about people that complain about Simmons not taking shots but in the same breath complain about Embiid taking too many 3s.

 

[Tripod]

In that game, there were missed calls all night. And let's be honest, either team could have run away with that game if they actually were able to make open shots. There were so many rebound opportunities because neither team could make a shot for lots of that game.