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they need to lose not win..its to late now...i dont want them getting that 6,7 or 8 seed..whats the purpose behind that...they wont beat either orlando,cavs or boston..lose and try and get a good pick in the lottery
they need to lose not win..its to late now...i dont want them getting that 6,7 or 8 seed..whats the purpose behind that...they wont beat either orlando,cavs or boston..lose and try and get a good pick in the lottery
The lottery isn't exactly a quick fix. I still don't think the Sixers have played their best Basketball. I hate to be such a homer, but if Elton Brand comes back healthy and the team finds a way to start clicking with him. Especially Miller and Iguodala. Maybe the Sixers can beat Boston, Cleveland or Orlando? Isn't that what people expected of them when they signed Brand anyway?
I want to make the playoffs......
Definitely agree. Lottery isn't a quick fix. We didn't go through the lottery to get Lou Williams, who was selected in the 2nd round. Or Speights and Young at 12th and 16th overall. Losing on purpose is a bum move imo. With Iggy back at his original position, Small Forward, and Andre Miller playing lights out. Getting Brand back certainly won't hurt. Move Thad back to the bench will be big. Every great team has a great bench. Lou Williams, Thad Young, and Speights is a great bench. Hell, even Theo Ratliff is still good depth the way he's still blocking shots... I too think our best basketball has yet to come. We beat a very good team in the Hawks last night, pretty handily. 4 straight.The lottery isn't exactly a quick fix. I still don't think the Sixers have played their best Basketball. I hate to be such a homer, but if Elton Brand comes back healthy and the team finds a way to start clicking with him. Especially Miller and Iguodala. Maybe the Sixers can beat Boston, Cleveland or Orlando? Isn't that what people expected of them when they signed Brand anyway?
I want to make the playoffs......
Looks like Elton Brand is progressing nicely on his shoulder injury. he says his shoulder feels fine in Full Contact practice. He's now listed day to day and could be back soon.
After last night's game, I'm not as worried as I would've been say 2 or 3 weeks ago. That beating of Portland was nasty. I really like what DiLeo is doing. He's preaching defense, defense, defense. Defense wins championships. Defense is the key to our offense, the fastbreak. Going to be an interesting couple weeks coming up with Brand being worked back into the lineup, and some tough games on the schedule. But like I said, 76ers are rolling right now. Even Dalembert and Evans are playing decent... Iggy is playing like a man possessed. Andre Miller, is simply not Andre Miller... 6-7 from 3 point range in the last 5 games? Wtf? Speights is a monster, on Defense and Offense. Young is a stud. And the best part of it is... We're hitting our 3's for once. And free throws.5 in a row and Brand due back soon!
But the schedule is about to get pretty tough, some of the best teams in the west are visiting Philadelphia.
Too little too late? :sidelol: You do realize we're only halfway through the season right? At this rate, who can't we beat? I really do hope your still not interested in giving up hope for the season and playing for a spot in the lottery... Ludicrous idea to begin with imo.what in the world is going on...1st the blazers now the spurs..they do this every season, start slow then go nuts halfway through the season..to little to late imho
Because Iggy isn't a Shooting Guard... And DiLeo can actually coach. Miller probably won't be gone, but then again I'm kind of hoping he won't. He's one one of my favorite players and one of the most underrated PG's of all time. Not only do I hope he stays this year, but I hope we sign him to a 2 year deal or so. Miller has got to be one of the smartest players in the league. Also I never thought I would say this, but Dalembert is a little underrated. He's not worth the huge contract he was given, but he's still a good Center. His post defense is very good, and I love the way he swings the ball to the outlet guys for the fastbreak. Most Centers in this league hand it to a guard, he passes it out to the guys orchestrating a fastbreak. Very good awareness on his part.Win number 7 in a row and yes they r playing great..it just doesnt make sense to me why it takes half way thru the season for this team to finally play good...miller is not getting traded anytime soon with all these wins now, thats for sure...williams and spieghts and young make a great young nucleus for this team..so hopefully they can keep going
Because Iggy isn't a Shooting Guard... And DiLeo can actually coach. Miller probably won't be gone, but then again I'm kind of hoping he won't. He's one one of my favorite players and one of the most underrated PG's of all time. Not only do I hope he stays this year, but I hope we sign him to a 2 year deal or so. Miller has got to be one of the smartest players in the league. Also I never thought I would say this, but Dalembert is a little underrated. He's not worth the huge contract he was given, but he's still a good Center. His post defense is very good, and I love the way he swings the ball to the outlet guys for the fastbreak. Most Centers in this league hand it to a guard, he passes it out to the guys orchestrating a fastbreak. Very good awareness on his part.
Also, there has been talk about Brand possibly playing at the 5. Not sure how true they are. Brand is only 6'8", but he has the long arms, strength, and awareness to play the 5. Not sure how I feel about the idea. I'd prefer Speights at the 5, but DiLeo seems to want to keep Young on the starting lineup without putting Iggy back at SG.