mocks
nba draft net - arnett moultrie
bleacher report - terrence jones
walter - jared sullinger
cbs - austin rivers
draft express - perry jones
my nba draft - terrence jones
cnn/si - terrence jones
yahoo - terrence jones
hoops world (four different analysts) - austin rivers, john henson, arnett moultrie, moe harkless
nba draft room - austin rivers
hoops hype - arnett moultrie
nba world - john henson
business insider - austin rivers
chad ford - terrence jones
I would take any of thoughs guys except for Henson.
austin would be fun i guess just so he sticks it to doc and the loser celtics
plus it would mean doc would want to coach here at some point
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 24, 2012, 02:48:56 PM
I would take any of thoughs guys except for Henson.
austin rivers is terrible...i agree on henson...do not want
i like terrence jones....but my number one guy would be dion waiters...tho im admittedly being a homer there
Waiters would be great but I don't think he will be there. Rivers at least has potential.
rivers is terribly unathletic
Rumors about trading Iguodala for either Sacramento or GS's pick. Apparently the Sixers are very high on Drummond.
Drummond would be awesome.
Drummond
Waiters
Perry Jones
Terrence Jones
Sullinger
That's my wish list
QuoteThe Portland Trail Blazers are fielding trade offers for guard Jamal Crawford and the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Boston Celtics are among the teams actively pursuing the scoring specialist intensely, a league source tells CSNNW.com.
http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landingblaze ... eedID=5212
Little long in the tooth but wouldn't be a bad replacement for LouWill
As far as the draft goes I think they take Ross if he falls, possibly Sullinger. Some rumors floating around they're exploring trades to move up. I'll be surprised if that happens.
crawford is basically louwill
when hes hot hes can drop 20 on anyone, when hes not he shouldnt even be on the court
I'm thinking Louwill will probably get $7 mil + long term contract from a team and Crawford might be had for a 2 year $10 million type of deal. I'd rather keep Louwill but not at his asking price.
let lou go and then draft his replacement...even for only two years theres no reason to sign a veteran like crawford....their record this coming year is irrelevant....in fact get as high up in the lottery as possible next year and get a chip there then fire hard fast and big at next summers FA class
i want no part of crawford.
as for tomorrow, my choices would be
1. perry jones
2. terrance jones
3. moultrie
would love drummond, but unless there's a trade no way he is there at 15. and i want no part of sullinger...dude gets more and more soft batch as he gets older, makes no sense.
i also would love to grab fab melo later on but doubt he'll be there at the sixers 2nd pick. think he's going to be a steal for someone.
also brad beal is going to be sick in the pros, straight butta shot. if the wiz grab him, they have a sick backcourt for years to come.
actually i don't even think i'd be mad if they took melo at 15.
Quotefew things happening today that i think are interesting.
We are meeting with Jeremy Lamb(wasnt told workout, was told meeting) and we are still talking aggressively with GSW but are looking for a third team to trade Richard Jefferson or Biedrins too to maybe do a three way deal for #7.
also told if we dont trade iguodala tonight...we would aggressively pursue an iguodala for gasol, jefferson or josh smith after draft.
Quotewe offered iguodala, thad and both our 2nds for marvin williams and josh smith
atlanta talking to many teams
Big time pass
i heard WE offered iguodala thad erkel and two 1's for dwight howard
orl considering but fielding many offers
source?
i would give them 18 1's for dwight
if you have a chance to get one of the 5 best players in the world you do it. even if hes a massive funhole.
Quote from: MDS on June 27, 2012, 09:01:08 PM
i would give them 18 1's for dwight
if you have a chance to get one of the 5 best players in the world you do it. even if hes a massive funhole.
How many of the top 5 aren't?
anyone want to start a pool for tonight? 5 or 10 bucks, you pick one guy, pot goes to winner?
may only make it a 4-5 person pool but i haven't gambled in almost a week.
Quote from: SD on June 27, 2012, 08:57:00 PM
Quotewe offered iguodala, thad and both our 2nds for marvin williams and josh smith
atlanta talking to many teams
Big time pass
don't love that trade but it's not crazy horrible...i love josh smith but marvin williams can eat a fleshpop. and i have no problem with thad being involved in a trade, don't think he's ever going to be more than the no-look-360-shot-spaz in the lane with the occasional good game. i'd actually much rather keep ET than thad, and I don't love ET either.
plus i'm really excited about the draft tonight, even the 2 second rounders, think they can get some solid pieces late assuming there is no trade.
someone like jae crowder would be a good fit in the second round, defense rebounding and hustle, something they need so bad. even henry sims from gtown, kind of still soft batch at the momemt but very similar to roy hibbert when he came out and he's turned out pretty well.
Perry Jones was red-flagged for a knee issue, so they might pass on him too. Sorta hoping Drummond falls into the lower half of the lottery, but I'm expecting them to stay at #15. Can't believe Drummond's FT% is like 20%. Even Shaq thinks that's hilarious...
i figured it out...
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7czduqk
i'd have to think about that deal. wade is getting older
Rumors that they might take that goofball look test fail Meyers Leonard from Illinois.
Do not want.
leonard is a spencer hawes clone...no thanks
i want jeremy lamb at this point...or marquis teague
sulinger stillupfront's mom
farg
PJIII
Terence Jones
Sullinger
maybe the kid from st boneradventure, nicholson
all-a10 frontline baby
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on June 28, 2012, 08:43:18 PM
PJIII
Terence Jones
Sullinger
PJ would be my pick just because he has the potential to be great.
as long as it's not farging Tyler Zeller
the options here are just horrible
Quote from: Dillen on June 28, 2012, 08:49:01 PM
as long as it's not farging Tyler Zeller
It's gonna be...watch.
Please don't take that farging clown
Mod Harkless
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
seems like another thad young/igwadala type
size and game wise
Quote from: MDS on June 28, 2012, 08:59:26 PM
seems like another thad young/igwadala type
size and game wise
hes nothing like iguodala but thad young is a good comparison....in other words the last thing they needed...another wing type who cant shoot or defend
Nice grades by the viewing public, lots of F's, D's and C's. Joke, 90% of the viewing public never heard of this guy.
lol another tweener who has no outside shot.
Better hope they have some deals in the works
i wouldnt give it an F cause lets be honest at this point of the draft its slop...but i dont quite get it
Meh.....at least it wasn't Zeller. He seems like more of a pure 3 than Thad but he certainly isn't what they needed.
What an awful pick. They should have moved up a few spots to take Henson. What a farging joke.
There has to be a trade for either Thad or Iggy in the works or just about completed for them to select Harkless.
Hard to get too upset by this pick....to me it clearly means there is going to be a roster shake up.
Doubt they'd trot Rod Thorn out to pimp him to the media if he was being dealt.
He shot 20% from three. But nailed threes in his workout so they say he's a good shooter
Goddamn Celtics got Sullinger and Fab Melo.
Jesus Christ.
(http://content.draftexpress.com/gallery/MoeHarkless/1327702802.jpg)
look test INCOMPLETE
Name test pass!
Isn't he from Queens?
Hometown test FAIL.
Miami trading 27th pick to Philly. Sixers will select Mississippi St's Arnett Moultrie, sources tell Yahoo!
Wow.
Future #1 and #45 tonight given up
The #1 is protected.
So this def means Thad is on the move right?
should have ask for lebron as a throw in
Solid trade.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on June 28, 2012, 10:14:57 PM
Wow.
Future #1 and #45 tonight given up
I like Moultrie but what a terrible deal giving up a future 1st for a late 1st round pick in a weak draft.
There hasn't been a "strong" draft since Lebron came out and beyond that the pick is lottery protected for the next three years. And if they don't get it by then it turns to two second rounders.
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 28, 2012, 11:34:57 PM
There hasn't been a "strong" draft since Lebron came out and beyond that the pick is lottery protected for the next three years. And if they don't get it by then it turns to two second rounders.
They'll make the playoffs some time within the next 3 seasons, I'm confident of that. I wouldn't have as big of a problem if it were top 20 protected. The Heat just got a mid first round pick and early 2nd for a late first round pick. Moultrie is an okay pick but he reminds me of a black Vucevic.
And to me that is fine because this draft is one of those that I don't think there is a huge difference from players from 10-28. I don't think it is as weak as some of the previous drafts. And most experts actually think it is deep.
I am glad to see they finally drafted a Euro Stash player.
They traded the European dude to Brooklyn.
They traded him for cash
there will never be "good" drafts anymore until players stop coming out as freshmen
every few years youll get a no doubter like drose or john wall or anthony davis but other than that its a crapshoot. look at 2009, sixers got jrue at 17. in 2008 nicolas batum and george hill went back to back at 25 and 26. you just really never know with 18, 19 and 20 year olds.
youd know a bit more if they all stayed for their senior years, but the ncaa and nba seem to be fine with the 1 and dones so what are you gonna do.
what a piece of shtein draft...perry jones to OKC? i love the thunder but that is ridiculous.
melo and sullinger to boston?
this draft gets a D.
i dont mind the moultrie the move....he has the potential to be a big time rebounder and at least that is a massive need whereas harkless is more of the same ole same ole....a non lottery pick means shtein...their future is going to be set by the iguodala trade and free agency next summer
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 29, 2012, 05:05:06 AM
i dont mind the moultrie the move....he has the potential to be a big time rebounder and at least that is a massive need whereas harkless is more of the same ole same ole....a non lottery pick means shtein...their future is going to be set by the iguodala trade and free agency next summer
Exactly
i dont know where its from but a good friend of mine just emailed me this.....
Philadelphia: No. 15 Moe Harkless, No. 27 Arnett Moultrie
I don't think the Sixers could have gotten more given their draft position. In a few years, I see Harkless as one of the steals of this year's draft. Incredibly smooth, long and athletic, Harkless has a power forward's interior feel with a small forward's mobility. Moultrie was even more of a steal. He has lottery tools, including 6-11 size, elite athleticism and a jumper that's unappreciated. He also led the SEC in rebounding. Philly didn't have a pick in the lottery and landed two studs. Exceptional draft work by a top-notch scouting organization.
Grade: A
Never heard of the site but this is where it's from:
http://www.nbadraft.net/2012-nba-draft-grades
Lavoy received a qualifying offer
Meeks, Silas and Sam Young didn't
Agreement reached with Lavoy Allen... 2 years, $6m+
good for him
trenton makes
Good for the Sixers?
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 01, 2012, 07:58:38 PM
Agreement reached with Lavoy Allen... 2 years, $6m+
Good deal if he can replicate what he did last season. Little overpaid but I'm glad they rolled the dice.
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 01, 2012, 08:24:18 PM
Good for the Sixers?
sure?
better than that stupid eastern european anyway
T for temple u
University
Fight fight fight
For the cherry and the motherfargin white
For them two stillupfront's moms
We fight fight fight
Quotedavid pingalore @pinglocal6
Heard from #nba insiders #magic dealing with #lakers #sixers #warriors #rockets on potential trades for @DwightHoward
Supposedly this guy is legit [sports anchor in Orlando]. If they land Howard, even for a season, I'd lose my farging mind. You have the chance to convince him to stay, he leaves and you get cap space. Win/win.
Ummmm no
Any dwight trade will be contingent on him signing long term. No one is trading for him for 1 season and dealing with his passive aggressive melodramatic mcnabb bullshtein
You're right...let's stand pat and root for mediocrity. They're stuck in no mans land...I'd rather they roll the dice on Howard for a year with the possibility of re-signing him than sitting still and doing nothing. At worst you lose iggy and maybe Thad's money. He leaves and you open up salary. They're stuck in purgatory until they Do something drastic.
Howard couldn't cut it in Mickey Mouse land.
What makes you think he'd make it in Philly even for a season?
It's called a change of scenery. It doesn't work and it's one year and done.
Go Magic, AMIRITE?!?
That would work if he wanted to play in Philly. He doesn't. He doesn't know what he wants because he has the emotional wherewithal of a five year-old, but still, you don't want that, SD.
I remember Howard specifically saying he'd never play in Philly. I think it was revolving around some unruly Philly fan story or something around the beginning of the season.
Spencer Hawes re-signed.
2yrs $13M
Booooo.
I'm not a Hawes fan but I can live with that deal...he'd be decent as a rotation guy...hate that he's the starter. Anyone want to bitch about possibly getting Howard now? Purgatory.
That is a reasonable deal for him. Don't love the guy but he is an ok big.
$6.5M a year for a slash line of 9.6/7.3?
I wish I was little bit taller,
I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good
I would call her
In basketball dollars, $6.5m is akin to what you make in your profession.
He's vastly overpaid too?
As much as we'd all like them to tank, get in the lottery, and let the young guys play, they're not going to do that while Doug is the coach. So Hawes was really the only option. They need a creative GM to get them out of mediocrity. The Hawks were in a similar situation for years but now Ferry has taken over and cleaned house. Maybe they blow this year, get a high draft pick, then sign a superstar in free agency next season. At least he has a vision. We're going to be stuck with the same squad and results from last season.
Let Vucevic develop and spend the money on a shooter. Or get someone to fill a bigs role in the inevitable Iggy deal.
Hawes is Mister fargin Softy.
No chance with Doug at the helm. I'd love to see them clear space, play the young guys, trade Iggy for picks or a young player, and build from there, but Doug ain't no rebuilding type of guy. They need to do something drastic otherwise we have to watch more mediocrity.
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 04, 2012, 06:44:49 PM
That is a reasonable deal for him. Don't love the guy but he is an ok big.
hes an ok basketball player.....hes a terrible big
im fine with two years for him
Lolnm
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 05, 2012, 07:03:05 AM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 04, 2012, 06:44:49 PM
That is a reasonable deal for him. Don't love the guy but he is an ok big.
hes an ok basketball player.....hes a terrible big
im fine with two years for him
That is probably a better statement.
Nick Young, Sixer
I don't hate it. Fans will like him.
Also they're going to amnesty Brand, not a surprise.
Quote from: phattymatty on July 06, 2012, 10:59:45 AM
Nick Young, Sixer
I don't hate it. Fans will like him.
Nice...looks like the end of the LouWill era.
If they're amnestying Brand and not committing money long term to Lou there must be something in the works.
what kind of game does Nick Young have? i seem to remember him shooting a ton of shots, not always good ones
yeah i dont call him nick young i call him top gun
hes an unbelievably streaky player...once in a while hell look like kobe then or the next eight games he will take shots that would have made stephon marbury look intelligent
hes better than lou simply because of his size he can finish...he also can shoot off screens little bit something lou couldnt do at all...he should be their go to guy in end of game sets and will automatically give them a better option in those situations than anyone currently on the team but in general hes a dime a dozen player
QuoteTeamLou23
Philly, I appreciate you all. Unfortunately I will not be coming back, as an organization they decided to move in a different direction.
the best part about the brand amnesty is not even that it happened but that they have owners who are willing to throw away 18 million dollars....it may not sound like a big deal but there are a lot of ownerships in sports who wouldnt be willing to let a guy get 18 mil of their money for zero services rendered
Adam Aron is going to save this team.
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 06, 2012, 11:48:26 AM
yeah i dont call him nick young i call him top gun
hes an unbelievably streaky player...once in a while hell look like kobe then or the next eight games he will take shots that would have made stephon marbury look intelligent
hes better than lou simply because of his size he can finish...he also can shoot off screens little bit something lou couldnt do at all...he should be their go to guy in end of game sets and will automatically give them a better option in those situations than anyone currently on the team but in general hes a dime a dozen player
Got all your bases covered here, I see.
not really much to cover....he wont even be on the team in 2013
Chris Paul?
paul and ibaka
or dream scenario
paul and al jefferson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhCQM-ql58g
(From ESPN Rumors...)
Some believe that Philadelphia could pursue Ersan Ilyasova now they the 76ers have decided to use the amnesty provision on Elton Brand.
Milwaukee presented Ilyasova with a guaranteed five-year contract, apparently between $7-8 million a year, but Ilyasova believes he can get a better deal elsewhere.
Writes Gery Woelfel of the Journal Times: "Ilyasova told The Journal Times he wasn't particularly content in Milwaukee and would sign with another team that made a comparable or better offer than the Bucks."
The 25-year-old Turkish forward is reportedly seeking in the neighborhood of $10 million/year, and the Nets and Raptors are both rumored to have already extended offers. Cleveland and San Antonio are two others that are reportedly showing interest.
- Joe Kaiser
nick young can shoot the rock no doubt, but nowhere near the penetrator/finisher as lou williams. young loves to pitch a tent at the 3 point line and would rather do so then drive to the basket. its a wash or even a slight downgrade in my book.
they shoot more or less the same amount of 3 pters...lou drives more because he has to since at 6'2 he cant shoot over anyone and cant shoot off screens so the only way he can create space is off the dribble
there certainly isnt a huge gap btwn the two and neither are difference makers but if theres two equal players ill take the 6'6 guy over the midget
doesnt really matter tho since neither will be a sixer 12 months from now
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 06, 2012, 12:55:55 PM
paul and ibaka
or dream scenario
paul and al jefferson
paul never in a million years would sign here
if they threw big money at ibaka and jeff...and you go jeru, et, ?, jeff, ibaka....maybe that could contend for a title? but it would hinge on et being an all star type player which is doubtful since he is a doofus nerd
2013 would be
jeru
??
et
ibaka
al
i dont think it would depend on et being a superstar....rather what youd have to try and do is use iguodalas money assuming hes even gone in 2013 and acquire a LEGIT two....then youd have a pretty formidable lineup...the two spot may take another year to fill tho so maybe the projected lineup above is actually 2014
also keep in mind ibaka is a rfa next year but im assuming they will not keep him and harden so he will be available
but what legit 2 is out there or could be out there that could ice games for them?
what im saying is et and or jeru need to develop into someone that can do that. like chauncy did for the pistons. since et is a bitch i just dont see it, which leaves jeru.
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 06, 2012, 03:56:44 PM
they shoot more or less the same amount of 3 pters...lou drives more because he has to since at 6'2 he cant shoot over anyone and cant shoot off screens so the only way he can create space is off the dribble
there certainly isnt a huge gap btwn the two and neither are difference makers but if theres two equal players ill take the 6'6 guy over the midget
doesnt really matter tho since neither will be a sixer 12 months from now
pretty much this. not sure you could pick a guy in the league that's more similar to lou will. i've seen games of his for the wiz when he looks like an all-star, but he'll also throw up shots that make you scream.
and even with the height advantage, young averaged less rebounds per game than lou will, so he's not going to bring anything like that.
but dude hit over 50% of his 3s in the playoffs, so he can make them when it counts.
suprised the CF iguodala hater crew hasnt said how undeserved and or sickening his olympic bid was
He is a destestable human being and the last person on earth who should be taking the last shot in a game. But, he is as good an on the ball defender there is and he can run the floor and finish a fast break in his sleep.
Easy to see why philly hates him and why he belongs on team USA, don't it?
not really because philly is normlly an intelligent sports city.....if they just hated him personally it would be one thing....but most people think hes a terrible player
He's one of the worst best players on a good team.
Andre Iguodala = 40 degree day
He's the worst best player on the team in the history of hyperbole.
sixers summer league on nba tv at 5 today
1. team is in the process of designing a throwback jersey with "phila" on the front - great idea but for once i wish they would bring back an actual throwback....when you desing something new you cant call it a throwback
2. ayla brown will sing national anthem at all home games this season - she should die a slow death as shes a celtics fan who rooted for the heat last year
3. schedule to be released late july early august - yay
4. team exploring idea of buying a d league franchise and putting it in allentowns new arena - awesome idea...would be really cool to have the flyer and sixer "minor league" teams play in the same arena
5. looking into designing a 50th anniversary patch - should be awesome but how are they only looking into this?...should be a no brainer
6. blue alt road jersey to be unveiled this year - hope for the best expect mediocrity
7. new mascot to arrive in time for this season - ill admit im intrigued
why are my posts in red italics?
sixers red
Just got Dorell Wright from the Warriors for a draft pick
and that blue alt was supposed to debut this past season but didn't for some reason. Take the road reds and make it blue instead, and that's all it is
Quote from: BigEd76 on July 10, 2012, 06:09:12 PM
Just got Dorell Wright from the Warriors for a draft pick
and that blue alt was supposed to debut this past season but didn't for some reason. Take the road reds and make it blue instead, and that's all it is
There has to be something else in the works if they're adding yet another guard/forward type. No team needs this many swingmen.
got a text about this while i was out, what the farg. hopefully they get 9 more small forwards.
plus, dude did not have a good season last year. numbers weren't the worst but he would go 2-3 games straight without hitting a field goal.
who could they possibly be going for?
i could easily do a 180 if a good big man comes out of this but i am hating their offseason so far.
QuoteIt was initially thought the Sixers would be sending a future draft pick, but the Associated Press is reporting that it is the rights to a player currently playing in Europe.
CSNBayArea.com's Matt Steinmetz is speculating it is possibly Edin Bavcic, whose rights the Sixers acquired from the Toronto Raptors after he was selected in the second round of the 2006 draft.
i dont think theres any ulterior motive to getting wright...and hes not like any other player they have....hes a stand still knock down three point shooter and when hes "right" hes one of the best in the nba...imo thats why they got him
fantasy basketball stud 2010-2011
shame its 2 years later and hes hasnt done shtein since. if collins gets the best out this guy he will by far be a fan favorite
Sixers also got a scrub center in yesterdays trade [Daryl Watkins]
http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/sixers-complete-three-team-trade-golden-state-and-new-orleans
dude made the most 3s in the league two seasons ago, so despite his size I don't think it's more of the same.
The Sixers gave up absolutely nothing and got a decent player. But let's bitch and moan!
I'm fine with what they're doing. They're clearing space by giving one year deals. It'll give their young guys time to develop and they'll have the opportunity to sign a star at a max deal. Whether one will be enticed to play here is another story, but at least they'll have that option if one does.
it will either be two or none
the only way they are going to get one superstar to come is to get two
agreed. i'm not complaining about what they're doing now, maybe a little, but i just don't see them going into the season with so many swingmen. doesn't make any sense when that was already they're strongest position. something must be in their sights.
scola was amnestied today but i don't think he's a great fit either.
i just watched a clip of cousins highlights from this year and silently wept to myself.
Kwame!
Kwame Brown Sixer.
2 years 6 mil
2nd year player option
Ha. there's the huge move we've been waiting for.
WTF?
BOOOOO
I can't watch anymore. Kwame when it's over.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on July 13, 2012, 03:36:06 PM
I can't watch anymore. Kwame when it's over.
Kill yoself.
seriously how fun is this team going to be
kwame is high comedy and they have 8000 small forwards.
They will be paying Elton Brand $16m to play for the Mavs this year.
The Mavs get hosed in that deal
QuoteWhile Mike was shaving and I was finally putting a shirt on, Adrain Wojnarowski decided to do real work and reported that former number one draft pick and VETERAN BIG-MAN Kwame Brown has agreed to a 2-year, $6 million deal with the Sixers (2nd year is player option).
This lovely piece of news coming just hours after Bob Cooney tweeted that Doug Collins wanted another big man in order to move Spencer Hawes over the 4 and that Collins didn't want the pressure of replacing Elton Brand in the starting lineup with Lavoy Allen. Mike had some very mild thoughts on this subject earlier today if you'd like to take a gander.
From what Cooney relayed earlier today, I'm inclined to think that the Sixers will come out opening night with a starting lineup that includes both Kwame and Spence. Together. On the same floor. On the same team. In real life.
This is going to be a glorious drive to Vegas.
Hawes at the 4 and Kwame starting? LOL
i think kwame can be effective at the five if doug can change him to being a defensive and rebounder only player
granted its a huge if to change someone basically overnight after being in the league for a decade but he has all the skills to be an ibaka...he just has no heart or desire...if anyone can change him its doug tho...expect the worst and hope for the best
kwame started with doug as his coach...no reason to think he'll just now start to get better. he's on the downside of an already zesty career.
i don;t even hate it, i think it's a whatever move as a solid big guy to come off the bench but why draft/sign 100 small forwards and then start none of them?
doug was a complete ahole then and kwame was still peeing in his bed...not saying that means he will get thru to him now and i would bet he doesnt...but its a completely different time
he will be a fun distraction until jefferson and ibaka?
ill go with that
im not sure how else to take this
at least lets give doug and them credit for not doing anything this year to hurt themselves from spending big next year. the old sixers would have maxed out brook lopez or something in a sign and trade.
Are they a better team today with the draft picks and signings?
Is an Iggy trade on the horizon?
they are probably the same team...maybe a slight improvement
but i dont think thats the point....next summer half this roster will be gone and they will be trying to between trade and sign get two huge FA's
they knew they couldnt do much of anything this year and didnt push the issue
this year is all about seeing how much better jreu, et, voy, etc are. also kwame.
its cute that you read that somewhere recently.
i still think there's a big move coming somewhere.
Quote from: phattymatty on July 14, 2012, 01:35:25 AM
its cute that you read that somewhere recently.
i still think there's a big move coming somewhere.
i do too...next summer
There is a common belief among the Philly beat guys that Iguodala will be traded after the Olympics, most likely for expiring contracts and picks. Keeping him and his contract doesn't make sense with the other moves they've made.
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 14, 2012, 06:52:53 AM
There is a common belief among the Philly beat guys that Iguodala will be traded after the Olympics, most likely for expiring contracts and picks. Keeping him and his contract doesn't make sense with the other moves they've made.
I'm fine with keeping him at this point. If they could get a young player and/or picks and expiring contracts I'd be on board, but I wouldn't move him just to move him. He had his best season last year and after this upcoming year becomes an expiring contract. If I'm the Sixers I'm hanging on to him. The Sixers are acknowledging without actually doing so publicly that they're taking two steps back to take one step forward. I hope they finish in the lottery next season and possibly get a top 10 pick. Accumulate as much young talent as you can and maybe lure a few good player or two and they're in business.
Lou and Elton aren't good enough to consider anything they did "two steps back," and that's even if they didn't sign anyone else.
Basically, they are shedding salary and rather than signing mid level players to ridiculous contracts, they're signing filler players to short, cheap deals. It's gotta be so they can attack in the 2013 offseason. I don't think they'll be bad enough for a lottery pick though unless they trade Iggy for picks and/or young players.
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2012, 12:50:11 AM
they are probably the same team...maybe a slight improvement
but i dont think thats the point....next summer half this roster will be gone and they will be trying to between trade and sign get two huge FA's
This to me is why they are having a good if not great offseason.
The Onion's take on Kwame Brown heading into last season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyepk9s3tEU&feature=share
Former Sixers GM Ed Stefanski thinks Evan Turner is poised for a breakout season
Good. Maybe he'd like to part with some draft picks so he can break out in Toronto.
gotta love eddie bragging about the number two overall pick in the draft busting out in season three
They signed Royal Ivey as their 5th guard. Saw a guy at the Bulls elimination game rockin his jersey...he must be esctatic
Quote from: Sgt PSN on July 16, 2012, 12:21:44 PM
The Onion's take on Kwame Brown heading into last season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyepk9s3tEU&feature=share
:-D :-D :-D
Quote from: SD on July 17, 2012, 05:04:43 PM
They signed Royal Ivey as their 5th guard. Saw a guy at the Bulls elimination game rockin his jersey...he must be esctatic
And he's the only one.
royal ivey is pretty happy he somehow still plays in the nba
Part-owner Adam Aron vehemently defending Iguodala on twitter last night.
Vegas odds they keep him for '12-'13 skyrocketing!
wake me when an owner of a team goes on twitter and doesnt defend a player currently on the team
Jim Irsay/Peyton Manning
Dwight to la looks like it might go down. So...igy for bynum?
It will be a three way trade, as speculated, with Orlando getting picks/cap relief/young players, and the third team getting Bynum.
Howard reiterated that he's going to explore free agency regardless of who trades for him.
tom penn is reported to be the leading candidate to replace thorn...not sure what kind of gm he would be and i question why he isnt currently in an nba front office...but i love him on espn
Reports saying sixers are gonna get bynum...
holy shtein balls
dwight, harrington to LA
igwadala to denver
gasol, afflalo to romeville
bynum to the greatest city in the world
BONER BONER BONER
Where are you seeing this?
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/report-sixers-involved-in-four-way-dwight-howard-trade/
Intriguing.
keep in mind bynum said he wants to test the FA market next year. so its sort of a risk to bring him in because he could easily just leave in the summer.
but if all theyre giving up is igwadala? ummmm hello. they just have to make sure they treat crazy ass bynum like a king for a year so he wants to stay. theyll have the $ to max him out, too.
Quote from: MDS on August 09, 2012, 01:18:58 PM
they just have to make sure they treat crazy ass bynum like a king for a year so he wants to stay. theyll have the $ to max him out, too.
better fire collins right now then...i cant think of a more volatile combo in sports than doug coaching that moron...and even if you fire collins and sign bynum you have to assume hes gonna grow up one day....and thats a big if...i wouldnt be super against hoping that works but btwn his knees and his attitude if i had my choice i think id pass on him
7 foot, 285 pound centers that are 25 dont grow on trees
he is all of the things you describe, but unless this season is a total disaster you have to take that chance.
but even at the worst they give up igy for him. so what. bynum leaves and they have even more cap space in 13. thats fine, too.
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 09, 2012, 01:22:53 PM
Quote from: MDS on August 09, 2012, 01:18:58 PM
they just have to make sure they treat crazy ass bynum like a king for a year so he wants to stay. theyll have the $ to max him out, too.
better fire collins right now then...i cant think of a more volatile combo in sports than doug coaching that moron...and even if you fire collins and sign bynum you have to assume hes gonna grow up one day....and thats a big if...i wouldnt be super against hoping that works but btwn his knees and his attitude if i had my choice i think id pass on him
Yup. I'm actually a bigger fan of Bynum on the court than I am Howard (Howard is the better player though), but Bynum is a god damn baby. Serious maturity issues. But at least he managed to stay healthy this season. And even though there were less games, I think it was just as taxing physically with fewer off days as a regular 82 game year.
Quote from: MDS on August 09, 2012, 01:32:44 PM
7 foot, 285 pound centers that are 25 dont grow on trees
he is all of the things you describe, but unless this season is a total disaster you have to take that chance.
but even at the worst they give up igy for him. so what. then he leaves and they have even more cap space in 13.
oh i have no problem with the trade...im wary of maxing him out long term
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 09, 2012, 01:33:54 PMoh i have no problem with the trade...im wary of maxing him out long term
well bynum even said he wants to test the market. so you see what happens this year. if hes a total funhole then you let him walk. but if he for whatever reason matures, health looks OK, then you obviously go for it.
Quote from: MDS on August 09, 2012, 01:32:44 PM
7 foot, 285 pound centers that are 25 dont grow on trees
he is all of the things you describe, but unless this season is a total disaster you have to take that chance.
but even at the worst they give up igy for him. so what. bynum leaves and they have even more cap space in 13. thats fine, too.
Agree with Todd here. Take a chance, maybe he loves the city and signs long term. Who knows, I'd rather have a year of Bynum than a year of Igy. At worst you get Igy's salary off the books. If this goes through it's better than anything they could have gotten for him anyway. I'll take the baby attitude for a year to see if it works.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 09, 2012, 01:14:51 PM
Where are you seeing this?
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/report-sixers-involved-in-four-way-dwight-howard-trade/
That report says it could be Gasol rather than Bynum heading here. If that's the case I'd pass.
Quote from: MDS on August 09, 2012, 01:37:39 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 09, 2012, 01:33:54 PMoh i have no problem with the trade...im wary of maxing him out long term
well bynum even said he wants to test the market. so you see what happens this year. if hes a total funhole then you let him walk. but if he for whatever reason matures, health looks OK, then you obviously go for it.
Pretty much.
Does he stay healthy enough for the Sixers to have confidence maxing him out?
Does he show enough maturity for the Sixers to max him out?
Does he like the team/city enough to want to max out?
If the answer to all 3 is yes, then they should be able to match any offer he receives.
Quote from: SD on August 09, 2012, 01:48:57 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 09, 2012, 01:14:51 PM
Where are you seeing this?
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/report-sixers-involved-in-four-way-dwight-howard-trade/
That report says it could be Gasol rather than Bynum heading here. If that's the case I'd pass.
i was going off the yahoo wojarnowski report and that hasnt been updated, so im going to ignore this because it sucks and ruins my mood
not being a fleshpop or getting hurt for one season is not the deciding factor as to whether you max him out or not
if hes a fleshpop or blows his knee out then obviously you dont...
but anyone can play one season of injury free ball or be on their best behavior during a contract year...the attitude is a much bigger deal to me than the knee and that decision can be made today...you either are going to take the chance hes grows up or not...because the minute he gets caked off everything can change
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 09, 2012, 01:55:22 PM
not being a fleshpop or getting hurt for one season is not the deciding factor as to whether you max him out or not
if hes a fleshpop or blows his knee out then obviously you dont...
but anyone can play one season of injury free ball or be on their best behavior during a contract year...the attitude is a much bigger deal to me than the knee and that decision can be made today...you either are going to take the chance hes grows up or not...because the minute he gets caked off everything can change
You obvioulsy take the chance. I'm sick of being stuck in mediocrity with this team.
i can totally see that thinking i just feel like hes not a guy you want to put all your chips in on..especially when its a good free agent class next summer...
now theres definitely something to be said for him wanting to be in philly so if somehow hes willing to sign that makes a huge difference because theres no guarantee you will get any of these other guys...so a bynum in the hand might be worth more than a paul and ibaka in the bush
like i said before ill take my chances with the 25 year old 7 foot 285 pound dude
you almost have no choice not to. if you dont work oh well you went down swinging.
The more I think about this the more I can't believe it will happen. Why would the Magic accept Gasol over Bynum? That makes no sense, I'm pretty sure there's something brewing but the specifics of the trade are sketchy.
Gasol is under contract through 2014, so they'd get a guaranteed 2 years out of him as opposed to 1 year from Bynum so that might play into the Magic wanting Pau over Bynum. Plus, if they take on Bynum instead, then they are basically trading the best center in the game with maturity issues for the 2nd best center in the game who also has maturity issues. So maybe they just want to get a really good player for 2 years who won't cause any problems.
ESPN reporting deal is close!
Is this the starting 5 then?
Jrue
N. Young
Turner
Thad
Bynum
Absolutely have to do it, while recognizing it could be an absolute disaster if Bynum decides he doesn't like it here and plays like it and just waits for FA.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 09, 2012, 08:12:18 PM
ESPN reporting deal is close!
Just read the ESPN article, they said a deal could be completed by morning. Guess Orlando wants to sleep on it. I won't believe it until it goes down. Interesting fact I learned about Bynum is he grew up in Plainsboro NJ
That definitely does not qualify as interesting.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 09, 2012, 08:42:06 PM
That definitely does not qualify as interesting.
If you live in Philly it does
Nope.
We all have our things, some people think swimming 30 laps is interesting. Others of us don't.
If you could see how red my eyes are you'd see how wrong you are.
Vucevic also going
i thought it was well known that bynum was from outside philly.
but yeah this trade is a no brainer. top 3 team in the east if done.
QuoteSources told Broussard that Philadelphia has not spoken to Bynum or his representatives and has no assurances he will sign a long-term extension with the club.
"The Sixers are willing to take a shot (without Bynum's commitment)," one source said.
Although Bynum signing an extension with the 76ers is not out of the question, according to a source, his stance all summer has been he only will sign an extension with the Lakers.
Bynum, who grew up about an hour away from Philadelphia in Plainsboro, N.J., could sign a three-year, $60 million extension this season or wait to become a free agent after the season and be eligible for a five-year, $102 million deal.
yea i mean its totally worth the risk if its just igy
its not like theyre going anywhere this year and they need to clean out some of their 8000 small forwards
definitely a no brainer..not sure if they'll be top 3, but certainly top 7 which is really all that matters once the playoffs tip off
yeah top 3 not even close
the real improvement will come from turner, jrue's numbers get a bump with feeds to bynum, but he has to effectively learn how to use the pick and roll with him but....
thad is a spaz
n. young is a camper
they move up a couple spots at best
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Source close to talks tells ESPN that trade call with league office has been scheduled for Friday morning to process four-team Dwight deal
jrue and bynum would be fun to watch develop longterm, should he sign an extension. I still cant believe they got involved in this - talk about getting caught by surprise
Just tried to post that and my friggen browser crashed
Anyway, I couldn't be more excited for the season to start if this goes down.
multiple reports now have gasol not even going to the magic
these 4 teamers have a high probability of a late scratch so this should be interesting
Stein says Jason Richardson would come over too
Apparently Jason Richardson might be Philly-bound too.
hopefully he rides over in a delorian from 2005
Harkless to ORL says Stein
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8252042/sources-dwight-howard-los-angeles-lakers-four-team-deal-complete
Sixers get Bynum and Richardson. Give up Iggy (to Denver), Harkless (to Orlando) and future protected 1st round pick (to Orlando).
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 09, 2012, 10:16:23 PM
Harkless to ORL says Stein
meh...not thrilled about that but I'm still down with this deal
So the Sixers gave up Iggy, Harkless, Vuc, and a future 1st. That's a lot more than just Iggy. Apparently Orlando gets a future lottery protected 1st from each team.
Vuc is mediocre and a protected 1st is a throw in.
I'd prefer to avoid Richardson's salary, but he's still a capable starter.
Basically if Bynum buys in and re-signs -- huge IFs -- you do this 100 times out of 99.
Oops...yeah, forgot to put Vuc up there.
And since Gasol doesn't seem to be on the move, this just turned out to be highway robbery for the Lakers.
yeah I didn't get the Lakers giving up Pau + Bynum for Howard. With this deal they're pretty loaded.
well nic is awful so who cares
protected first is whatever
mo harkless is kinda tough
taking on richardson isnt great, but its only six mil for the next three years and hes not a terrible player. though he did farg steve nashs wife so i guess everyone needs to keep they girls away from him.
anyway you still do this deal. lets just hope bynum stays for good.
in the least i will most certainly be getting the package this year now so congrats nba/time warner you get some jew gold
I LOVE THIS DEAL.
lol kwame and bynum playing together
this is gonna be awesome
Quote from: MDS on August 09, 2012, 10:32:40 PM
well nic is awful so who cares
protected first is whatever
mo harkless is kinda tough
taking on richardson isnt great, but its only six mil for the next three years and hes not a terrible player. though he did farg steve nashs wife so i guess everyone needs to keep they girls away from him.
anyway you still do this deal. lets just hope bynum stays for good.
in the least i will most certainly be getting the package this year now so congrats nba/time warner you get some jew gold
this.
this is a homerun swing. definitely had to go for it.
so something like
Jrue
ET
Richardson
Thad
Bynum
with Nick Young as lou from last year, plus Hawes, Lavoy, and Wright as the 3pt specialist off the bench?
I'll take that. If nothing else, it's way different than what they've run out recently.
I dig it.
Quote
@moe_harkless
Expect another big year for my #NYGiants
Peace out bitch
1 2 3 4 5
10 9 8
just the fact that this can potentially be a franchise altering move makes it super terrificly exciting
i have a huge boner.
harkless is going to be a bum anyway, who cares. i'd rather they deal him then moultrie to be honest. plus we had that backlog at SF. vuc is a fine backup but now with both hawes and kwame backing up, no need for him.
richardson is kind of a wild card, not sure how he fits but i still like it.
wow, what a different team this is going to be. exciting shtein.
Great season to have bought into a season ticket plan. Go team.
Edit: my boner is tremendous
It is exciting, especially since it looked like the Sixers were setting themselves up for 2013/14 and were content with just running a slightly above average squad out on the court again. I wonder if they had intentions of making a big move like this or if the opportunity just happened to present itself and they jumped on it.
Aron made it sound like they wanted to do something big this offseason but nobody wanted to make a deal. Looked like they were adding depth via one year players and willing to take their chance with free agency next offseason. At worst Bynum comes off the books and there are other free agents out there.
adande seems pretty convinced bynum will re-up here from someone who "knows him well". meh, we'll see.
if he does, this trade is huge.
/obvious
Bynum is close to home now, so it would make sense that he'd want to stay. Question is will the Nets or Knicks make a big play for him, and more importantly, would he prefer NYC/Brooklyn over Philly?
Neither could afford him and Sixers would be able to offer more anyway
nm
lol @ Adande now retracting his statement about bynum definitely re-signing.
Anyone remember that article where Kwame stated he taught Bynum a lot of what he knows?
edit - http://deadspin.com/5874492/kwame-brown-says-he-taught-andrew-bynum-everything-he-knows
Sixers basketball is finally relevant again.
Bynum makes this team a top 3 team in the East... maybe even top 2 with Rose's blown out knee.
This is at worst a fifth seed team now if Bynum can stay on the court. Add that to a bunch of young guys who hopefully haven't hit their ceiling and this is a slam dunk.
He makes the maximum amount of money is he resigns with the Sixers now, correct?
Yeah. Or sign and trade I guess.
They still need a scorer. This is a huge step in the right direction but they still don't have anyone to close out a game, so being 'definite top 5' in the East is meaningless because they still can't compete with the best teams. Looking at the 2's and 3's is kind of laughable. Turner, Jrich, Young, Wright, Thad.. not a single consistent player there.
Quote from: Dillen on August 09, 2012, 11:47:03 PM
Anyone remember that article where Kwame stated he taught Bynum a lot of what he knows?
edit - http://deadspin.com/5874492/kwame-brown-says-he-taught-andrew-bynum-everything-he-knows
Hahaha, that's great.
Quote from: Dillen on August 09, 2012, 11:59:28 PM
They still need a scorer. This is a huge step in the right direction but they still don't have anyone to close out a game, so being 'definite top 5' in the East is meaningless because they still can't compete with the best teams. Looking at the 2's and 3's is kind of laughable. Turner, Jrich, Young, Wright, Thad.. not a single consistent player there.
We were never going to win a title this year, so whatever. Hopefully one of Turner, Young, etc... finally turns out to be reliable option on the team and then you go from there next year. After this year if you give Bynum an extension and dump Hawes I'm pretty sure there's still around 10 million to spend on the 2013 free agent market which is going to be deep.
All that said I'd rather be the third, fourth or fifth seed rather than the seventh or eighth. It's just more enjoyable.
In short:
The Sixers aren't better than the Heat and being a higher seed is better than being a lower seed.
You mean to tell me that in all the time you've been gone, you haven't gotten any smarter than this?
We have the second best center in the league, if we can resign him, this trade just made the Sixers relevant for the forseeable future.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 10, 2012, 12:20:18 AM
In short:
The Sixers aren't better than the Heat and being a higher seed is better than being a lower seed.
You mean to tell me that in all the time you've been gone, you haven't gotten any smarter than this?
Yeah yeah
Quote from: Hawk on August 09, 2012, 11:56:24 PM
He makes the maximum amount of money is he resigns with the Sixers now, correct?
no i believe the max he can get is 105 if he becomes a free agent next summer which is about a 99% certainty
if he re ups with the sixers its 3-60
hes going to become a free agent...period
thats why i dont get why everyone is saying this is a bold move or a some sort of home run swing...how is it any different than if they waited until next july and made him the max offer to come to philly...do people really think hes gonna play here for a year and be like "oh, philadelphia, awesome"..."sign me up"
Not if he meets you, no.
Quote from: Dillen on August 09, 2012, 11:59:28 PM
They still need a scorer. This is a huge step in the right direction but they still don't have anyone to close out a game, so being 'definite top 5' in the East is meaningless because they still can't compete with the best teams. Looking at the 2's and 3's is kind of laughable. Turner, Jrich, Young, Wright, Thad.. not a single consistent player there.
one thing having bynum in the middle does is make thad a little more palatable at the four as it will expose him less
also doug needs to implement some hi low sets for hawes and bynum...that would be tough to defend
After sleeping on this deal, I still like it because the Sixers were stuck in mediocrity and needed to shake things up. At worst he doesn't re-sign and they get some cap space meaning they're right back where they would have been anyway.
This isn't the slam dunk deal originally thought. I hate giving up on Harkless, only because he's an unknown. I doubt he's ever a great player but there's always that chance. Not only that but they're not going to have a pick for a few more years now that they owe the Heat a pick for Moultrie and owe the Magic a pick.
Taking Richardson's contract on isn't as bad as I originally thought, this year is irrelevant, next year they'll have to suck his deal up, but then the following year it becomes an expiring deal.
And maybe Bynum doesn't re-sign but there will only be so many teams that can offer him a max contract and the Knicks/Lakers/Heat will be out of the running so who else could afford him and would be a more attractive city to play in then Philly?
You know who will be missed? Iguodala.
Seriously stop with the Harkless shtein. Any pick out of the lottery is a total crapshoot.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 10, 2012, 08:21:38 AM
You know who will be missed? Iguodala.
Seriously stop with the Harkless shtein. Any pick out of the lottery is a total crapshoot.
seriously....they lost easily their best player on the team...but lets worry about stank ass mo harkless...not that iguodala should be worried about big picture wise as he was gone anyway in the next 18 months but anyone that doesnt think he will be missed a lot on this team next year is a straight hater
"Hmmm...I dont know honey I'm torn here. Do I go for the $120 million or just take the $60 million so we can keep of our view of the Delaware River?"
the sixers can offer him more under the bird rules so they do have an advantage there provided all he cares about is money and nothing else
the top players these days tho seem to care more about the city they are in versus the overall cake
Igoudala was gone anyway who farging cares that he's gone. Mr. 40 degree day. I wasn't in favor of drafting Harkless but if he blows up in Orlando and Bynum leaves its all relevant.
Quote from: SD on August 10, 2012, 09:40:26 AM
Igoudala was gone anyway who farging cares that he's gone. Mr. 40 degree day. I wasn't in favor of drafting Harkless but if he blows up in Orlando and Bynum leaves its all relevant.
You could say the same about the TBD draft pick traded. Stop being a wet blanket. The whistle goes WOO WOO whether you be riding or not. WOO WOO, come on ride the train, and ride it.
Already said I'm fine with the deal but lol at caring that Iguodala is gone.
It's bold because Bynum was never going to come here without this. The Sixers now can offer him about 20mil more guaranteed with the extra year due to the bird rights, meaning it's now far more likely he stays here longterm.
I'll miss Iggy but it's a no brainer to pull the trigger on this.
And getting upset about losing the 19th pick before he even plays? Really?
Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on August 10, 2012, 09:52:44 AM
And getting upset about losing the 19th pick before he even plays? Really?
WHAT IF HE BLOWS UP IN ORLANDO
Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on August 10, 2012, 09:52:44 AM
It's bold because Bynum was never going to come here without this. The Sixers now can offer him about 20mil more guaranteed with the extra year due to the bird rights, meaning it's now far more likely he stays here longterm.
I'll miss Iggy but it's a no brainer to pull the trigger on this.
And getting upset about losing the 19th pick before he even plays? Really?
Does this sound like I'm upset?
QuoteI hate giving up on Harkless, only because he's an unknown. I doubt he's ever a great player but there's always that chance.
If so I apologize, I just like seeing what young guys have.
And just an fyi most analyist think he'll re-sign here
Well, yeah. He'll either sign or sign-and-trade. More money.
BONERS (http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/08/10/dwight-howard-trade-the-orlando-magic-got-crap-in-return-the-76ers-are-big-winners/)
Well, so far, what players have left any money on the table? Melo made the Knicks dismantle their team in order for him to make the most money. Players aren't just going to walk away from guaranteed money? At worst, if he doesn't want to sign here, we'll be able to some assets back in return.
Bynum wanted to be the man, while making the most amount of money. Even if he doesn't resign. I'm not losing sleep over Harkless and Vucevic, two picks I've hated from the start.
seriously people, their entire team is under 30
this is incredible
they have cap room to resign bynum, add someone in the next offseason, and more than enough time to wait out the heat and become a the best team in the east within 3 years.
if turner or jrue can become a closer its OVA. thats really all they need. that an doug needs to not be a fleshpop to bynum.
Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2012, 02:41:54 PM
seriously people, their entire team is under 30
this is incredible
the problem with that theory is that they dont have any very good players besides bynum on the team now that iguodala is gone...and they still dont have a superstar
bynum plus a stud wing or a two and now you are talking....but andrew bynum and evan turner are not winning a title ever...the age of this team means nothing at this point as i dont see a player on their roster who at any age is going to be great...look at what the celtics did....they went for stud players regardless of age...lots of teams of are young....not many team are good
again i would not be mad if bynum signed long term because then you have that piece that hopefully you then piece a superstar with...but im also not jerking off to the move like some people...the best part of it by far is that they are a breath of freash this year no matter what their record is going to be....its a new thing which is a good thing
lol you are the biggest contrarian ever. is it possible for you to be happy for five seconds.
they havent had a real center since moses. enjoy this for what it is. no one is thinking they are good enough to win the title yet. everyone knows they need more. but this is a massive first step. just embrace it.
i dont enjoy things just because....i have to believe in it...if you it makes you content to say they have the best team under 30 in the nba and that this is the most incredible day since moses then do it...but i dont see their great talent or any even better than good players on the roster other than bynum (perhaps jeru one day) whos a psychotic breakdown and a cranky knee away from oblivion
could it all work out where bynum loves philly is resigned stays healthy becomes a perennial all star and then they pair him with a couple studs in a few years?...absolutely...and when that happens it will be ON.....but we are a long long ways away from that
i just think the brakes need to be pumped and we shouldnt be smashing speed laws because they got a very good player who may not even be on the team in 11 months
i should add that i am not saying to not be excited...or saying you are crazy...all im saying is i personally am not there yet...theres a lot of good that can be said about the deal no doubt
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 10, 2012, 04:19:07 PM
i dont enjoy things just because....i have to believe in it...if you it makes you content to say they have the best team under 30 in the nba and that this is the most incredible day since moses then do it...but i dont see their great talent or any even better than good players on the roster other than bynum (perhaps jeru one day) whos a psychotic breakdown and a cranky knee away from oblivion
never said any of those things
but getting pumped over this move is what sports is all about. lets just have some fun for once skippy.
Sports is all about keeping it real, son.
Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2012, 04:56:34 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 10, 2012, 04:19:07 PM
i dont enjoy things just because....i have to believe in it...if you it makes you content to say they have the best team under 30 in the nba and that this is the most incredible day since moses then do it...but i dont see their great talent or any even better than good players on the roster other than bynum (perhaps jeru one day) whos a psychotic breakdown and a cranky knee away from oblivion
never said any of those things
but getting pumped over this move is what sports is all about. lets just have some fun for once skippy.
i was pumped up last year when i thought theyd make it to the conference finals...i like today because its a new day but i cant get pumped up just yet
i did get a ten game plan this year if that counts for anything
i love this even more than i did last night.
bynum
allen
richardson
turner
jrue
thats a solid lineup without even going into thad, nick young, wright, hawes coming off the bench.
i think lavoy is the best fit as a starter so he can just go in there and be lavoy, grab some boards and mess with people. and you have to admit thats a nice 4 off the bench. if moultrie and kwame can make any contributions thats just a bonus.
i think they are 3rd bext team, maybe even top two. not betting on a conf. finals appearance but man i'm excited to see them. such a big change from the 900 SFs they had a few weeks ago.
3rd bext.
the sixers were stuck in basketball purgatory a week ago. entertaining to watch, yeah, but with a relatively low ceiling.
this might blow up in their face, but in order to truly try to win a championship, this was necessary because it wasn't happening just sticking with what they had IMO.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 10, 2012, 05:40:16 PM
3rd bext.
Tough talk toward a guy whose cock you've fondled extensively.
im interested to see how much their pts allowed per game average goes up without iggy and to a much lesser extent brand gone...the rim will be guarded much better but you cant underestimate the effect of losing a guy who can guard the other teams best player for 48 minutes and almost always have them score below their average
also andre was their best passer....jeru has to become a point guard this year but i dont see that in him...like i said before lots of high low sets
Hawes will be starting at the 4, not Lavoy.
I see the starting lineup being either: Jrue, Turner, Wright, Hawes, Bynum
or Jrue, J-Rich, Turner, Hawes, and Bynum
Home opener is against Andre Iguodala and those Denver Nuggets.
some of you are going overboard about this.
How bout dem Magic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vh_mVeG7WA&feature=player_embedded#!
Sixers @ Lakers New Year's Day.
That very well could be Howard's debut game for LA.
so are the sixers the 3rd best team in the east or am i just too excited?
when rose's ankles break again someone better punk that bitch lebron in the ec finals. and by punk i mean kill because he is almost in the jordanzone these days.
I'd speculate they're now a 2-4 team seed where as before they were a 6-8 seed.
Chicago will have Rose back mid-year, but how effective will he be?
Brooklyn might be legitimately improved, but Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez might add up to one star.
Boston smells a lot like the 2012 Phillies.
So, yeah... 2-4. Very unlikely all 3 of the above teams stay ahead of a healthy Sixer team.
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i know you all despised him but i cant believe you are dismissing the loss of iguodala so easily and basically acting like the sixers have the same team except they acquired bynum
in the large scheme of things losing iguodala means nothing but as for this season its a huge loss...they basically now have andrew bynum who is not even close to a superstar and a bunch of sixth men types and this is a 3 seed in the east?....ill believe that when i see it
also brand and his contract needed to go but you are esentially replacing him with lavoy allen who showed some shtein last year and im ready to see if he can play a full time role in a full nba season but i also have no idea if he can
maybe bynum becomes wilt chamberlain this year and carries the team but until i see him domiante the eastern conference im not ready to elevate this team 5 or 6 seeds in the conference
Iguodala's replacement is already on the roster and he's a better scorer and rebounder. The only part of Iguodala's game they'll miss is his defense. Last season was his best and they sold high on him. Good for them. In exchange they got the most desirable Center in the league. Having Bynum and his ability to block shots in the middle nixes whatever they'd get back from Iguodala's defense. The bottom line is he was as good as gone once his deal ended because we all know he was overpaid. I will miss his dazzling dunks, but they did as good as one could of possibly hoped in getting what they could for him.
Are you talking about Thad again?
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 11, 2012, 12:23:38 PM
Are you talking about Thad again?
turner...i think even sd is finally off the thad bandwagon
I think the defensive tradeoff is a net negative even with Bynum's ability inside, and I'll miss iggy even as much as he frustrated me. But the team should be better as a whole.
One thing I don't know much about regarding Bynum is his passing ability. With Wright, Richardson, and Young, the team finally is fairly setup with spot up shooters. Bynum is going to get doubled down low a lot. Any clue what his skills are like in kicking it out now that the team finally has people who should be making open 3s with regularity?
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 11, 2012, 12:24:53 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 11, 2012, 12:23:38 PM
Are you talking about Thad again?
turner...i think even sd is finally off the thad bandwagon
Thad let me down last season. I'm still his biggest supporter but he needs to show me something next year. And yes I'm talking about Turner. To me going into next season with Turner and Iguodala wasn't an option. You had to move one or the other, if they had decided to move Turner and kept Iguodala I would have been fine with the move [actually would have preferred it but I don't know how they would have made that work salary wise]
im not suggesting they made a bad move by getting rid of iguodala or that they should have kept him i just think as with when he was here people are undervaluing him and dismissing his loss from the team as a non factor
I look at moving Iguodala the same way I did the Phil's moving Abreu Ony the Sixers got better value in return
Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on August 11, 2012, 12:28:01 PM
I think the defensive tradeoff is a net negative even with Bynum's ability inside, and I'll miss iggy even as much as he frustrated me. But the team should be better as a whole.
One thing I don't know much about regarding Bynum is his passing ability. With Wright, Richardson, and Young, the team finally is fairly setup with spot up shooters. Bynum is going to get doubled down low a lot. Any clue what his skills are like in kicking it out now that the team finally has people who should be making open 3s with regularity?
bynum is a notoriously bad passer....he isnt exactly a cerebral guy and has trouble recognizing defensive swtiches and rotations...i dont know if you recall last year how much he was complaining about not getting the ball and when he did get it he was a black hole...he also does incredibly dumb stuff...i dont watch every laker game but i see a lot of them on the package because they are west coast and i can remember at least 3 or 4 times last year where when he did pass it was some retarded behind the back errant attempt to hit a cutter
hopefully maturity and doug coaching him up can make him at least a decent passer but that aint him right now...one thing that should help is that the sixers dont have a kobe and their gasol is a passing first big man so there will be no shortage of shot attempts for bynum this year and that should make for a very happy big easy
or he takes one look at ET and checks out
Kate Fagan predicts a starting 5 of Bynum, Thad, Wright, ET, Jrue.
Discuss why that's not good.
its a guy you hope one day puts it all together and four guys who probably should be the first player off a teams bench
how dare jrue
Real ruff and rugged Jrue shine like a gold nugget
yup
youre either in or youre out
nick young stillupfront's mom
is a ten game plan all in??
im a true master you can check my credentials cause i choose to use my infinite potential
will you be there for game 4 of the ec finals when they are trying to stave off a heat sweep?
in spades negroid
Quote from: MDS on August 12, 2012, 12:11:21 PM
will you be there for game 4 of the ec finals when they are trying to stave off a heat sweep?
I was there for Game 4 when they were about to get swept by Miami two years ago, when Lou hit that game winning 3 with like 8 seconds to go... hands down best game I've ever been to, any sport. Didn't matter that they didn't have a chance to comeback and win the series, I had sick seats in the 6th row and the place was insane
sold out sixer games are so underrated....best crowd in the city when it happens...i went to all the big games in the 2001 run but none were better than the clincher against milwaukee....i remember seeing people running across other peoples car hoods and roofs in the parking lot
the toronto game 7 was unreal as well...dood i was with was putting his finger in this girls butt all game while her boyfriends tunnel vision was on iverson dropping 16 dimes...next time someone tries to say how selfish allen was just point out that yes he had 16 assists in a game 7 cincher
the most...how do i say this....real crowd
all people from all walks of life are in the building. cant say that about the other squads.
yeah there are definitely no munsons at sixer games
I think the starting 5 goes down with
PG- Jrue
SG-J Rich/Young--these 2 battle it out for a starting position
SF-ET who acts as the point forward
PF-Hawes
C- Bynum
With this 5 you start big inside to match up and establish a half court offense to control the tempo of the game. Wright, Thad and J Rich/Young are a nice trio to come off the bench and provide the scoring they need.
it wont happen this year because they have no alternative but the more i watch jeru the more i think hes a two...just wish he was a few inches taller
yep--he'd much rather shoot first than find a lane. although he likes to drive to time to time he doesnt have the knack finding that cutter, and its yet to be determined if he can effectively utilize the high pick and roll
he'll get his shot with Bynum though so we'll see
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 12, 2012, 09:37:51 PM
it wont happen this year because they have no alternative but the more i watch jeru the more i think hes a two...just wish he was a few inches taller
so youre saying a cp3/jeru backcourt would be a bad idea
i could live with that
well they should be able to throw a lot of money at someone in 13 and keep big drew
so you want to make a run at him or you want jefferson or ibaka
al jeff and ibaka has always been my master plan....much better than the big easy
but maybe they get the big easy and ibaka?
they need that power forward who can destroy people and rake the glass so bad
id rather do the twin towers thing, thats got to be what theyre thinking
its really the only logical way to compete with bron and drose. you cant find someone on the street who can outscore them but you can try and outsize those teams and take your chances that way
if somehow someway jeru or et can become really good my god they may do it
neither of them will ever be that guy...i love jeru but hes trapped in no mans land and et is a pos
aint no shame in hope
no one thought herc would ever his stripes but then he did. maybe et sees bron giving mario chalmers a hummer and it all changes.
hope is the eagles this year #havasfacebook
hope is not the current sixers or for god sakes the 2013 phillies
im going to beat you with positivity and homerism until you are shteinting out adam aron rainbows
I was thinking last night when I couldn't sleep how amazing it is that a lot of fans would have been happy with an offseason that included staying put and adding a scrub like Humphries. Now WE got Bynum.
You should go to the intro presser.
May have been posted and I missed it but decent article by Kate Fagan regarding Iguodala and the trade:
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8260468/nba-identity-crisis-solved-philadelphia
good article. i'll kinda miss iggy but my excitement over this trade still hasn't lessened. this team could be really good.
A source has said that Andrew Bynum will undergo a precautionary non-invasive knee procedure in early September in Germany.
I know its precautionary, but seeing Bynum limping a bit in the playoffs has me worried from the jump--one of the reasons why it was hard for me to get crazy excited about this trade. Up for grabs how he will fare a full season.
John Clark said he arrived in Philly today wearing Lakers sweats. lol
hes going to be unintentionally hysterical
i would love to know what locker room life was like with him and ron ron. i can only imagine how fun itll be with him, kwame and that dork et. 24/7 please.
Quote from: reese125 on August 13, 2012, 11:34:17 PM
A source has said that Andrew Bynum will undergo a precautionary non-invasive knee procedure in early September in Germany.
I know its precautionary, but seeing Bynum limping a bit in the playoffs has me worried from the jump--one of the reasons why it was hard for me to get crazy excited about this trade. Up for grabs how he will fare a full season.
It's the same procedure that Kobe Bryant had last off season on his knee and his knee reacted very well to it. He doesn't have to go under the knife which is a good thing. The good news is they're not removing cartlidge because once they start doing that he's history.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 13, 2012, 11:50:01 PM
John Clark said he arrived in Philly today wearing Lakers sweats. lol
PC is Wednesday. I want to hear his thoughts on coming here.
so the PC tomorrow is open to the public...that's pretty cool. really liking this aron dude.
one thing i find weird is that they're not taking advantage of will smith being a minority owner. not that i necessarily want him to be a face of the organization or anything but seems like they're missing a big marketing opportunity. i bet he's more vocal now that there's a star in town.
pant issue resolved
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http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-the-next-nightmare-in-the-nba/
QuoteSources close to Andrew Bynum say he is beyond thrilled about the situation in Philadelphia. He'll get the chance to be his own star, be the focal point of the team and remain in the discussion as an All-Star starter.
Bynum is in the final year of his deal and, like all of the names on this list, is not signing a contract extension. The 76ers say they are OK with the risk, because they feel they acquired a marquee center that will stay long-term.
Unless the wheels completely come off the franchise, a new deal for Bynum is almost assured because those that know him say he will not leave the money on the table to walk away and Philly has been given some level of assurance that Bynum is OK with what this new situation means for him. There have been no "commitments" made, but like Chris Paul and the Clippers, the 76ers understand where they stand with Bynum long-term.
Quote...remain in the discussion as an All-Star starter
lol
Brook Lopez!
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 14, 2012, 03:12:55 PM
pant issue resolved
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How does that dipshtein John Clarke get that mixed up
Quote from: Rome on August 14, 2012, 03:35:42 PM
Quote...remain in the discussion as an All-Star starter
lol
Yeah, seriously. With Howard in the West, Bynum will account for about 90% of AS ballots for centers in the East automatically and 99% if he plays in more than 1 game.
Have to go to court in the morning in my landlord/tenant dispute meaning I'm off all day. Might run over to the PC if time permits.
Quote from: SD on August 14, 2012, 08:33:46 PM
Have to go to court in the morning in my landlord/tenant dispute meaning I'm off all day. Might run over to the PC if time permits.
LOL at you thinking you'll get out of court in time.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 15, 2012, 07:00:16 AM
Quote from: SD on August 14, 2012, 08:33:46 PM
Have to go to court in the morning in my landlord/tenant dispute meaning I'm off all day. Might run over to the PC if time permits.
LOL at you thinking you'll get out of court in time.
Courts at 845 this morning, the PC isn't until 1230. It's not like it's a jury trial in a murder case.
im as big a sixer fan as youll ever find and i cant even think of a good reason to go to a introductory press conference for a player
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 15, 2012, 07:06:31 AM
im as big a sixer fan as youll ever find and i cant even think of a good reason to go to a introductory press conference for a player
I'm already going to be in the city so I figure what the hell. Probably not going to happen as my room mate is driving and said he's got shtein to do.
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 15, 2012, 07:06:31 AM
im as big a sixer fan as youll ever find and i cant even think of a good reason to go to a introductory press conference for a player
Just the fact that fans are able to go is awesome. 10 points for Rabbi Aron.
i dont qute understand why thats so great but hey if it makes fans happy or more importantly brings fans on board then its a good thing i suppose
Sounds very Washington taterskin fan-ish.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 15, 2012, 09:49:30 AM
Sounds very Washington taterskin fan-ish.
Says Five-Fo Machu Picchu...
:-D
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 15, 2012, 09:49:30 AM
Sounds very Washington taterskin fan-ish.
very good comparison....if it was something like a retirement announcment of an all time great sixer...for example like dawks thing at novacare then that would be dope....
but some clown who would spit on the fans if he could and has never played a game for the sixers....not so much
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 15, 2012, 09:15:42 AM
i dont qute understand why thats so great but hey if it makes fans happy or more importantly brings fans on board then its a good thing i suppose
you answered your own question.
Snider never cared about this team or its fans, the new ownership clearly does. How is that not awesome?
i think it is awesome in general and they seem like swell guys i just dont think this particluar move is so great...or like aaron going on twitter which so many people think is super
the ticket pricing is by far the best thing they have done thus far...followed by bringing back the classic crest
It would appear that the average age of the fans already waiting for the presser is roughly 15 (http://www.nba.com/sixers/live-press-conference-1215-national-constitution-center-8152012).
Crowd chanting "ANDREW BYNUM!" Jason Richardson must feel like Blanton among the 4 aces.
This just in: Adam Aron is a major tool.
lol what did Aron do?
His intro was very long and uncomfortable. Then after Josh Harris spoke and the actual "press conference" portion was about to begin, he asked the fans to keep it down a bit to allow the media to ask questions.
It was just very awkward. But not as awkward as when Bynum started every answer "To be honest" and said he was actually a Bulls fan growing up.
Who cares? WE have the best C in the East.
AB on the air with Marks and Baldy now...they straight up asked if he would talk contract before the end of the season, and he said "I'd like to get it out of the way early"
HUGE BONERS.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 15, 2012, 12:18:16 PM
Crowd chanting "ANDREW BYNUM!" Jason Richardson must feel like Blanton among the 4 aces.
Mikey Miss said they started a J-rich chant as well shortly afterwards.
I lord Aron's speech...especially the part where he said "now that you have an owner who cares about the team" which I took as a an intentional dig at Snider
Harris said that, didn't he? I took it the same way.
Quote from: Hawk on August 15, 2012, 03:07:04 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 15, 2012, 12:18:16 PM
Crowd chanting "ANDREW BYNUM!" Jason Richardson must feel like Blanton among the 4 aces.
Mikey Miss said they started a J-rich chant as well shortly afterwards.
Yes, but it was definitely an afterthought and had minimal gusto by comparison.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 15, 2012, 12:19:49 PM
This just in: Adam Aron is a major tool.
i tried to read him on twitter a few times and hes so awful....in his defense hes a super nerd tho
he looks like alf
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So, be honest. Did you figure that comparison out for yourself? Because its actually ingenious.
i did....thanks buddy
nothing say genius quite like comparing a rich jew to a puppet
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 12, 2012, 11:53:20 AM
is a ten game plan all in??
I just looked at their 10 game plans today and I may decide to jump on one of them. They've got a few packages in the $300 range that are intriguing. Should I buy 2 or would you prefer to just sit on my lap?
Quote from: MDS on August 15, 2012, 09:31:59 PM
nothing say genius quite like comparing a rich jew to a puppet
It's just the way they look. Stop trying to make it more than it is, baiter.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 16, 2012, 01:28:27 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 12, 2012, 11:53:20 AM
is a ten game plan all in??
I just looked at their 10 game plans today and I may decide to jump on one of them. They've got a few packages in the $300 range that are intriguing. Should I buy 2 or would you prefer to just sit on my lap?
they must have sold out of the cheaper ones cause of bynum....there were $99 and $115 packages
According to sportsrise ticket sales have gone through the roof
interesting....but not as interesting as the flyers offseason thread being nine pages less than the sixers
QuoteBoston Celtics assistant general manager Mike Zarren is a serious candidate for the Sixers general manager position, sources with knowledge of the search told SI.com.
With incumbent Rod Thorn expected to transition to a consultant role once his replacement is found, the Sixers were reportedly deciding between former Portland assistant general manager and ESPN analyst Tom Penn and former New Orleans general manager Jeff Bower. Penn was considered the frontrunner just weeks ago, but sources say his candidacy has taken a serious hit while Zarren and Bower continue to jockey for the job.
Zarren is an intriguing addition to the field of prospects; a widely-respected purveyor of advanced player statistics in the NBA who is one of the least-known yet most-influential members of the Celtics' front office group. A lifelong Celtics fan and season-ticket holder who began as an unpaid intern in 2003, Zarren -- a Harvard Law graduate who has also served as Celtics' team counsel -- has become known as the right-hand man of general manager Danny Ainge. He is a regular speaker at the annual MIT Sloan Conference where so many NBA executives explore new ways to analyze players and teams in a more accurate, efficient and in-depth manner.
There may be a fourth candidate added to the mix as well, but the Sixers have no set timeline and are expected to conduct more interviews before making a decision. Philadelphia previously interviewed former Cleveland and San Antonio executive Danny Ferry before he was named Atlanta's general manager.
The job itself became far more appealing on Aug. 10, when the Sixers landed center Andrew Bynum in the four-team deal that sent Dwight Howard to the Lakers. There was already momentum for the organization that is entering its second season under a new ownership group headed by Josh Harris, as eight-seeded Philadelphia downed the top-seeded - and Derrick-Rose less - Bulls in the first round of the playoffs and took Boston to seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Sixers lost two of their top three leading scorers in Lou Williams (via free agency to Atlanta) and Andre Iguodala (in the four-team trade, to Denver), but added shooting guard Nick Young and center Kwame Brown via free agency while trading with Golden State for small forward Dorell Wright.
afetr doing a little reading on zarren hes basically a howie roseman story....started with the celtics 10 years ago as an intern
he specializes in bball sabremetrics and is a salary cap guru
also hes a celtics guy and i cant think of anything more wrong than bringing someone like in that into run this team
on top of being a nerd PASS
look test (4th from left): fail. he looks like howie.
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actually id say thats a pretty big look test pass
hes way more paul ryan than howie roseman
paul ryan looks like a douche
farg this boston pos i dont want him touching my team
number one its not your team...you live in mexico and have never been to a sixer game in your life
secondly you would gladly take danny ainge himself as gm if it meant the team had a better chance at a title
i dont live in mexico anymore i live in south texas, which might or might not be worse. ALSO 2001 says hello.
and under no circumstances will i want some traitor pos boston nerd running this team. farg you and farg that cesspool.
i guess you are also rooting against the eagles superbowl run this year?
if they were giants fans yes. i dont give a shtein about the patriots.
so its fans of teams not where you are from?
i thought you hated boston....you just hate fans of the celtics
noted
i despise boston but i can stomach someone from there "owning" my team so long as its not a c's fan and the sixers
you gotta understand 90% of what i say makes no sense but somewhere in here is some logic. farg boston.
add rockets stat nerd sam hinkie to the hopper of sixer gm candidates...hes also worked in the nfl developing pricing formulas that were used to evaluate players
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don't know shtein about this zarren guy but let's not pretend the celtics won a title because of some billy bean type shtein. they went out and got players just like the heat did this year. not rocket science.
yeah players not stats win in any sport but nowhere more so than in the nba...id much rather have a thorn who can evaluate a guys game than one of these punks who will evulate their worth
Just read on Yahoo that they went hard after Denver GM Masai Ujiri and he turned them down. So it looks like DiLeo will be the GM
its official
The Army head womens bball coach is real tight with Jeff Bower - he told me last week Bower thought he had the job wrapped up. DiLeo is a boring choice, but in the end, does it really matter?
molly sully....your sixers sideline reporter...
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Nice bewbs
Does she have the Downs?
YES
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NO
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20121001_Andrew_Bynum_out_for_three_weeks_due_to_knee_discomfort.html
I wish I had kept my Willie Green jersey
I wish I still had my Weatherspoon jersey
I still have my Geiger jersey. Jealous much?
this dude just kills nick young. also uses the term hot garbage omelet.
http://deadspin.com/5952156/deadspin-nba-shtein-list-1-nick-young-who-is-the-devil
I have two courtsides for tonight I am trying to get rid of..they face at $165, but obviously I will take waaaay less for them. They come w Lexus and Caddy passes..
i'm hoping i can buy a regular season from you at some point this year, i would love to sit that close sometime
I'll be selling most of them..let me know what you want and they're yours.
Damn, I might jump on a pair sometime this year as well. I haven't been to a Sixers game (in Philly) since they played at the Spectrum.
Quote from: phattymatty on October 17, 2012, 10:14:43 AM
this dude just kills nick young. also uses the term hot garbage omelet.
http://deadspin.com/5952156/deadspin-nba-shtein-list-1-nick-young-who-is-the-devil
the part of that article about college and white people trying hard is so true
Quote from: Sgt PSN on October 04, 2012, 12:45:58 PM
I still have my Geiger jersey. Jealous much?
I still have my Stackhouse one somewhere
btw tonight's game is on CSN and NBATV
Quote from: DH on October 17, 2012, 10:57:17 AM
I'll be selling most of them..let me know what you want and they're yours.
you have tickets that close? i might be coming in december and owe my pops a 60th birthday present. what games do you have (no friday and saturday of course, its the shabbis)
I got em all..
these are the end court seats you told me about right?
Yea..we ended up gettin a better location than we thought.
123, BB, Seats 8, 9 - first row directly nehind the visitors bench.
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hellloooooooo
jew discount? straight up trade for some gafilta fish and matzoh ball soup?
lol at spencer hawes with the in rhythm three to finish the quarter....looked like bryce drew in the ncaa tourney
people werent lying about malik waynes....god damn he looks good...gonna be a liability on the defensive end but could turn into a nice change of pace guy off the bench
arnett looking nice...man can he run the floor
preseason is the only thing keeping me from releasing two handfuls of gooey little fishies right now
damn they look awesome
arnett does not look anywhere close to 6'11
lovin me some molly sully
are you drunk
Quote from: DH on October 17, 2012, 02:08:00 PM
Yea..we ended up gettin a better location than we thought.
123, BB, Seats 8, 9 - first row directly nehind the visitors bench.
Prick
sixers up 8 in crooklyn start of 4
thad with 20 and jeru with 11 assists
coming down to the wire on nba tv if anyone would like to participate
nick young unconcious
and our boys go to 4-1....all without the kneeless man
730 celtics tonight
dorrell wright blew up off the bench tonight.....good guys win again
farg boston
wright is gonna be a nice addition this year. with the shooters this team has, any time ET takes a 3 unless he's wiiiiiide open he should be executed.
Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on October 21, 2012, 10:16:09 PM
any time ET takes a 3 unless he's wiiiiiide open he should be executed.
lol no doubt....hes such a pompous ass tho...he will take 3's that he shouldnt just because other people are making them
Celestand said in the postgame that half this team consists of "no....no......YES!" guys (think Iguodala in the last 2 minutes of pretty much any game ever) but it's still gonna be fun to watch em when Bynum gets back in rhythm (which might take up to 10 games)
Don't call it a comeback, he's been here for years:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20121022_Big_season_ahead_for_Thad_Young_.html
Already his 6th year? shtein. Crazy he's the most senior player on the team.
6-1 preseason....i feel sorry for the rest of the nba
yeah these guys are making me a little wet.
and this is retarded but fun to think about, according to these completely made up stats by espn, the sixers first 9 will average 112+ pts this year. and that's if lavoy, wayns, moultrie, etc. don't score a single basket.
http://games.espn.go.com/fba/tools/projections?display=alt&proTeamId=20
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 23, 2012, 07:19:51 AM
6-1 preseason....i feel sorry for the rest of the nba
Amazing what can happen once you rid the team of
Abreu Iguodala.
Bynum will be back with the team next Wednesday. One more injection on Monday then 48 hours rest. He'll get another injection at the All Star Break:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20121024_Andrew_Bynum_expected_to_join_76ers_on_Wednesday.html
SD, that article meant today Wednesday.
He was supposed to practice today, and he didn't due to pain in the knee. DiLeo says he's shut down until there is no more pain.
ruland
this should actually be a huge relief to everyone...the fact this is all happening before they try and max him out
as i said when they got him btwn his attitude and arthritis this is not someone you want long term
still better than having sour puss igwadala around
if iguodala is on the court and bynum isnt then iguodala is a much better person to have...altho neither are long term solutions
if you told me before the deal it was 50-50 bynum never plays again id still do it
they currently have the second best center on the planet on their roster. granted, his knees are shot. granted, his attitude is more than questionable.
but the 2nd best center who might or might not play is the 2nd best center who might or might not play. so its better than noting, which is what they were without him.
i dont care if hes the 1st best center ever as long as they dont max him out
because of his injury problems can you see a team that he would want to go to maxing him out?
nba execs are morons but if you do that you might as well light money on fire.
worse players than him have gotten awful deals
next time you see tony d tell him
or tell one of the owners when you guys meet up for hannukah
Guaranteed they give him a max deal.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2012, 01:50:50 PM
if iguodala is on the court and bynum isnt then iguodala is a much better person to have...altho neither are long term solutions
That other players seem to be on the rise shouldn't be a surprise now that he's gone.
The new alt blue jawns
(http://www.nba.com/sixers/sites/sixers/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/IMG_2847_0.jpg)
(http://www.nba.com/sixers/sites/sixers/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/IMG_3935.jpg)
ronald is letting himself go.
Urkel's option for next year was picked up
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20121029_NuggetsAndre_Iguodala_unsure_of_reception_hell_get_from_76ers_fans.html
I think I head SD booing already
i think it will basically be silence
the people like sd know they shouldnt hate him as much as they do and wont boo....and the people who realize that he was a good player dont really like him enough to cheer because of his personality
booing iguodala would be beyond stupid, but i never got the people who decided to boo werth either. whatever.
any updates on bynum?
open ended....will start basketball related activities when he is pain free....when will he be pain free?...only his arthritis knows
I wouldn't boo Iguodala because he's insignificant
Over 2000 tickets for the game tomorrow night on StubHub......as low as $5. I gotta be at PHL tomorrow night at 11:45 in the pm to pick up my sister so I may just head down early and catch the game.
Farg it....just picked up 3 tix. Section 217, 1st row. $17 each. Taking Squaw and Ma Dukes. Haven't been to a Sixers game in Philly in probably 20 years and I've never been to a season opener.
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