Gar and Pax and Fred need to go but i'd like to see what they could do with keeping Butler. For me they need to overwhelm me to keep him. Latest rumor that's not killed with Chris Heilman (Butler coach who replaced Stevens) was OSU was interested in Fred as HC. That would've really saved us there. Never should've let Thibs go.Gar/Pax need to go. So does Fred and so does Jimmy. Burn it down and rebuild.
What possible help could they get that will help against the GS juggernaut?ShamrockPride said:New season, new thread. I'm in.
LeBron still needs more help
omfg THERE IS A REASON THE THREAD WAS LOCKED@modogg I wanted to reply to this as I think we both made some good points but the thread was locked.
As a non Sixers fan who lives in Philly I agree what most Sixers fans want a healthy team. There's some really big question marks on the medical staff but I'd like to believe a few of these guys were downgraded more to lose a few more games and have a better chance of ping pong balls. I hate the idea but I think if this came as the reason I think that would calm many nerves. The Lakers pick next year all depends what LA does this offseason and if they acquire PG. If they get PG and add others all bets are off on that pick and it doesn't look so hot. It's one of the risks about it this year. My buddy who is an LAL fan thinks if they don't get him this offseason it'll be at the trade deadline even then who knows what the Lakers will be like.
1. That could definitely be true which is why i love if I have a guy out there with a liability the team does its best to not expose those weaknesses. I think Pop is one of the best coaches at doing this. Going to a different sport I think Jim Johnson when he was the DC for the Eagles did this very well. I'm actually quite a fan of Covington. Yeah a draft pick will and can effect this.
2. Bayless ain't horrible trust me my favorite part of the NBA is the 3 point shooters. Ask any of my friends who play me in NBA2K when we do fantasy drafts for our season their goal is to make sure I have as few of shooters on my team as possible. Back to the pint I'm more so talking adding guys who will be here for awhile. Bayless is more of a stopgap guy IMHO. He's not terrible but he's 29 in Aug. Korkmanz won't be coming this year. I know a few reports have said he could but the way the slot money and what the Sixers can give plus what his buyout is it's impossible for it to happen unless some tragedy happens similar to Chi bringing Mirotic over. Niko came over a year early because he had a falling out with his Real madrid Coach (Players were on Niko's side) as he hurt his wrist and was out for part of the season and somehow lost his starting spot. Niko didn't seem to fit in the coaches plans for the following season and he wasn't going to sit on the bench. If I'm not mistaken to ease over tensions RM agreed to a lower Buyout so he could leave. Either way the Sixers need to add more then Korkmanz IMHO
3. I really hate the he's young argument. Only because these guys are training to become professionals in a sport which for them is their work place. You act up in college at an internship it's gonna make you look bad when you graduate and leave college. There should be no reason for these guys to not act some what like a professional to look better on the Resume. I remember Geno Auresma (SP) UCONN Womens coach talking about player attitudes and how he doesn't care who the player was. If you cared more about your stats then the team you were gonna ride the bench. He then talked about how kids see these athletes with the flamboyant celebrations and all and think it's cool. He said it was selfishness and me first type stuff shows unprofessionalism and caring more about yourself and he thinks it's ruining what he and others as coaches in sports are truing to teach. Simmons had his Uncle as an assistant at LSU he wouldn't even listen tpo. Now his attitude seems better since drafted so that's a good thing. I understand he hasn't played a game and I will say I haven't seen it from Sixers fans on this forum but elsewhere I'm seeing people put this guy in the HoF of the NBA and being better then LeBron, MJ, Wilt etc before he takes the court. I think the concerns I have with Simmons are very reasonable from shooting, his mechanics, defensive liabilities, rebounding and strength. He'll need time to gel and I think he'll make an immediate impact as a ball distributor. I just question everything else about the kid. I always kind of thought Ingram/Simmons were overrated by Scouts and media just because of how weak last years draft was. And that shouldn't be blamed on either of these kids. It's really gonna be interesting to see however.
Horrible. One of the worst in the league. They need to trade away overrated overpaid guys to a dumb team to improve. They're almost trapped.What possible help could they get that will help against the GS juggernaut?
What is their cap situation?
I'm kind of over Butler. I do love the guy and he is my favorite player on the current roster, but we have hot dog#### around him. This team is a long way away from competing. Outside of Bobby Portis, there isn't a young guy on the roster who is anything more than a rotational player on a good team.Gar and Pax and Fred need to go but i'd like to see what they could do with keeping Butler. For me they need to overwhelm me to keep him. Latest rumor that's not killed with Chris Heilman (Butler coach who replaced Stevens) was OSU was interested in Fred as HC. That would've really saved us there. Never should've let Thibs go.
Not good. They really can't make any moves without possible moving TTs contract and Love's.What possible help could they get that will help against the GS juggernaut?
What is their cap situation?
I heard theres a dumb team iN Sac, Maybe they'd take them up on an offer.Horrible. One of the worst in the league. They need to trade away overrated overpaid guys to a dumb team to improve. They're almost trapped.
Yeah I agree. I'm just selfish and I want to keep a player who's still a top player. Understand he may need to go. However I'm also not selling him for anything less then what a top 5 guy at his position who plays top basketball both sides of the Floor. living in Philly I was seeing some terrible trade offers for Butler and then I realized Gar/Pax are ######ed enough to probably say yes. Personally from the Sixers I'd have taken at the time Noel, Saric, 2 First and Covington Send then Taj and Jimmy or McBuckets instead of Taj and find another trade partner for him. Especially if they aren't keeping Niko I think Saric would be a good replacement. The problem with Mirotic I don't think is as much as him as it's Fred's system and not using him correctly.I'm kind of over Butler. I do love the guy and he is my favorite player on the current roster, but we have hot dog#### around him. This team is a long way away from competing. Outside of Bobby Portis, there isn't a young guy on the roster who is anything more than a rotational player on a good team.
I agree I hate the Stars sitting out games. It's why I didn't go to many Sixers games except the Chicago Game Chicago won because most of the teams they played ended up sitting their star guys. Why as a guy who doesn't like the Sixers and am going to see other teams stars go to a game those said stars Sit?Hot take: The NBA should go back to 5 games in the first rd of the playoffs. Cut the pre-season in half, and eliminate several back-to-back games for teams. Fans shouldn't get screwed for teams playing it smart...
I wish I knew what happened to Kiko. The guy was pushing Wiggins for Rookie of the year at one point. Now he can't hit an open look. Same with the Olympics, he sucked there too. When he balls, he balls. When he sucks, its baaaad. I don't see how they can keep Niko at this point. He has to go. Someone else will see the "light" with him.Yeah I agree. I'm just selfish and I want to keep a player who's still a top player. Understand he may need to go. However I'm also not selling him for anything less then what a top 5 guy at his position who plays top basketball both sides of the Floor. living in Philly I was seeing some terrible trade offers for Butler and then I realized Gar/Pax are ######ed enough to probably say yes. Personally from the Sixers I'd have taken at the time Noel, Saric, 2 First and Covington Send then Taj and Jimmy or McBuckets instead of Taj and find another trade partner for him. Especially if they aren't keeping Niko I think Saric would be a good replacement. The problem with Mirotic I don't think is as much as him as it's Fred's system and not using him correctly.
Basketball is a year round sport. Players don't need the preseason like they used to. I think its at 6 games now, we can easily go to 3. Cut a couple days off rd 1 of the playoffs and thats a full 8-12 days OFF these guys have during a season. I think Silver is smart enough to make the changeI agree I hate the Stars sitting out games. It's why I didn't go to many Sixers games except the Chicago Game Chicago won because most of the teams they played ended up sitting their star guys. Why as a guy who doesn't like the Sixers and am going to see other teams stars go to a game those said stars Sit?
Hayward is a free agent so if they do get him it will be for nothing...well, except for the guys they have to move to clear space...I wish I knew what happened to Kiko. The guy was pushing Wiggins for Rookie of the year at one point. Now he can't hit an open look. Same with the Olympics, he sucked there too. When he balls, he balls. When he sucks, its baaaad. I don't see how they can keep Niko at this point. He has to go. Someone else will see the "light" with him.
I really want Jimmy and Lopez for Boston's first. I think it solves a lot of issues for both teams. The Celts aren't getting Hayward for nothing, so I wish they'd realize that before the draft.
This is the worst state the Bulls have been in since the early 80s.
Yeah thank god I grew up in the late 80s and watched the 90s. I can't speak for the 80s but this might be worse then the early 2000s Bulls. I Love Mirotic and I followed him from after he was drafted from Europe till he got here. Thibs leaving I think caused a lot of issues for him. Hoiberg saying he was a starter then he wasn't as well as poorly using his skillset all contribute to these things. Other then Butler he's my favorite player but if Fred is staying Niko has to go. I just hope he goes somewhere I like and want to root for him to succeed.I wish I knew what happened to Kiko. The guy was pushing Wiggins for Rookie of the year at one point. Now he can't hit an open look. Same with the Olympics, he sucked there too. When he balls, he balls. When he sucks, its baaaad. I don't see how they can keep Niko at this point. He has to go. Someone else will see the "light" with him.
I really want Jimmy and Lopez for Boston's first. I think it solves a lot of issues for both teams. The Celts aren't getting Hayward for nothing, so I wish they'd realize that before the draft.
This is the worst state the Bulls have been in since the early 80s.
Silver seems smart enough on a lot of Changes. I love how he wants to work with everyone on the draft lottery rules and player age limit. Silver in this regard seems more of a go getter on these topics then Stern was.Basketball is a year round sport. Players don't need the preseason like they used to. I think its at 6 games now, we can easily go to 3. Cut a couple days off rd 1 of the playoffs and thats a full 8-12 days OFF these guys have during a season. I think Silver is smart enough to make the change
I think he's thinking that Utah won't let him go unless it's some sort of sign and trade type deal. If that's the case they aren't getting him for nothing... Plus fitting Blake and Hayward in the cap they are gonna have to move Players they may not want too.Hayward is a free agent so if they do get him it will be for nothing...
I don't see the Celts doing both...Utah won't have a choice if he simply decides to leave...he is unrestricted...I think he's thinking that Utah won't let him go unless it's some sort of sign and trade type deal. If that's the case they aren't getting him for nothing... Plus fitting Blake and Hayward in the cap they are gonna have to move Players they may not want too.
So I personally don't see Hayward leaving the Jazz. He is the King in SLC. The Jazz have a good solid young roster. I just don't see him taking less money to play for a "contender" that is in a transition (they don't who their starting PG will be in 2019). I'll put my bet on Hayward staying...Hayward is a free agent so if they do get him it will be for nothing...well, except for the guys they have to move to clear space...
We'll see...Utah is a good young team but I think people forget he tried to leave once before when he signed with Charlotte...So I personally don't see Hayward leaving the Jazz. He is the King in SLC. The Jazz have a good solid young roster. I just don't see him taking less money to play for a "contender" that is in a transition (they don't who their starting PG will be in 2019). I'll put my bet on Hayward staying...
right there with you. Niko was on fire for a few months and had star player written all over him. Something happened and now he is rotational at best. In the right situation, this guy can be a 18 point a night guy.Yeah thank god I grew up in the late 80s and watched the 90s. I can't speak for the 80s but this might be worse then the early 2000s Bulls. I Love Mirotic and I followed him from after he was drafted from Europe till he got here. Thibs leaving I think caused a lot of issues for him. Hoiberg saying he was a starter then he wasn't as well as poorly using his skillset all contribute to these things. Other then Butler he's my favorite player but if Fred is staying Niko has to go. I just hope he goes somewhere I like and want to root for him to succeed.
I keep telling my 76er fans this guy is better Saric in the right situation and they laugh. I also advise them to wait and see with Saric. I've read a lot of scouting reports that say he's no more then a poor man's Tony Kukoc which I know a lot about. Don't get me wrong TK was a solid role player but wasn't the player he was after he left Chicago and had MJ and Pippen. I remember reading scouting reports Niko's floor was Ryan Anderson (I'll take that any day with Chicagos lack of Offense), Better then TK and best European Big shooter since Dirk. Scouts his rookie year when he was on Fire I remember them saying if he was eligible in the Wiggins draft they'd have taken him as a consensus #1 over Wiggins scouts said.right there with you. Niko was on fire for a few months and had star player written all over him. Something happened and now he is rotational at best. In the right situation, this guy can be a 18 point a night guy.
I like Fultz and Jackson way more then Ball. 6-5 and above Guards at least at PG haven't fared in the NBA well and he has a funky shot that looks slow developing and easy to Block. I Also like Jackson over Ball. I don't know a lot about Tatum or Fox.How would you guys rank the rookies in terms of highest ceiling? I am curious who could be the All Stars in this group. (Fultz, Ball, Jackson, Tatum, Fox and anyone else I am missing)
I think Niko and Saric are the same guy in the long run. Saric doesn't have the same stink on him that Niko does. They are both 70% Kukoc. They arent the guy you want to take the shot during the big game...I keep telling my 76er fans this guy is better Saric in the right situation and they laugh. I also advise them to wait and see with Saric. I've read a lot of scouting reports that say he's no more then a poor man's Tony Kukoc which I know a lot about. Don't get me wrong TK was a solid role player but wasn't the player he was after he left Chicago and had MJ and Pippen. I remember reading scouting reports Niko's floor was Ryan Anderson (I'll take that any day with Chicagos lack of Offense), Better then TK and best European Big shooter since Dirk. Scouts his rookie year when he was on Fire I remember them saying if he was eligible in the Wiggins draft they'd have taken him as a consensus #1 over Wiggins scouts said.
They won't take my calls.Ask the Celtics about that and rebounding after the first 2 games of the Playoffs? They had a huge problem defending Lopez.
The notoriously awful Chad Ford had the following tiers:How would you guys rank the rookies in terms of highest ceiling? I am curious who could be the All Stars in this group. (Fultz, Ball, Jackson, Tatum, Fox and anyone else I am missing)
I just don't see Ball as a potential superstar. Hate the guy if you will, but his stroke is poor and I see him maxing out at a Kyle Lowry Level.The notoriously awful Chad Ford had the following tiers:
Tier 1 - Potential Superstars - Fultz and Ball
Tier 2 - All-Star Potential - Fox, Issac, Jackson, Markkanen, Monk, Ntilikina, Smith, Tatum
Personally, i think Anunoby, Collins, and Giles all have a higher ceiling that Markkanen, Monk, and Ntilikina. Unless Anunoby's knee is trashed, I view him as one of the higher floor (Andre Roberson), higher ceiling (Kawhi with a shakier jumper) in the draft. Not sure why he isn't getting more love.
I'm not commenting on Ball--but wanted to expand on this Lowry comment. Kyle Lowry is a three time all star and two of those times was an all star starter. He's easily a top 30 player in the league when he's fully healthy. While he's not in the Lebron, Durant, Curry category of "elite superstar" where they are arguably top 3 in the world--I think Lowry would easily qualify as an NBA superstar. If Lonzo has the potential to be a Lowry type--I think that's actually pretty solid praise.I just don't see Ball as a potential superstar. Hate the guy if you will, but his stroke is poor and I see him maxing out at a Kyle Lowry Level.
I just don't see Ball as a potential superstar. Hate the guy if you will, but his stroke is poor and I see him maxing out at a Kyle Lowry Level.
I see Lowry as more a fringe All Star. Maybe its because I don't watch enough Raps games, but he isn't a guy that can carry a team deep into the playoffs. That much i proven. Ball = Lowry isnt the worse case scenario for the #2 pick, but its also not swinging for fences.I'm not commenting on Ball--but wanted to expand on this Lowry comment. Kyle Lowry is a three time all star and two of those times was an all star starter. He's easily a top 30 player in the league when he's fully healthy. While he's not in the Lebron, Durant, Curry category of "elite superstar" where they are arguably top 3 in the world--I think Lowry would easily qualify as an NBA superstar. If Lonzo has the potential to be a Lowry type--I think that's actually pretty solid praise.
I hear stuff like this all the time on Sports Radio...it's like if you are not Jordan/Bird/Lebron level then you are just another mediocre player...these type of guys are generational players and to loosely quote Rick Pitino...they aren't coming thru the door any time soon...I'm not commenting on Ball--but wanted to expand on this Lowry comment. Kyle Lowry is a three time all star and two of those times was an all star starter. He's easily a top 30 player in the league when he's fully healthy. While he's not in the Lebron, Durant, Curry category of "elite superstar" where they are arguably top 3 in the world--I think Lowry would easily qualify as an NBA superstar. If Lonzo has the potential to be a Lowry type--I think that's actually pretty solid praise.
Yeah--I'm not sure why people are chastising somebody for posting opinions on an internet message board that was specifically created to invite dialogue and opinions. While I don't agree with a lot of the stuff he says--I do appreciate that he does contribute to the conversation. I'm of the belief that if you don't want to see something--just look the other way. There's an ignore function that is made specifically for this (I'm sure that I'm probably on many ignore lists myself).At least he responds to comments. Thats what we need during the offseason.
I don't know who he was talking about when he said that but I'm guessing it wasn't strippers.I hear stuff like this all the time on Sports Radio...it's like if you are not Jordan/Bird/Lebron level then you are just another mediocre player...these type of guys are generational players and to loosely quote Rick Pitino...they aren't coming thru the door any time soon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRik9erWgQ8I don't know who he was talking about when he said that but I'm guessing it wasn't strippers.
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There is a difference between contributing and making this thread his personal blog.Yeah--I'm not sure why people are chastising somebody for posting opinions on an internet message board that was specifically created to invite dialogue and opinions. While I don't agree with a lot of the stuff he says--I do appreciate that he does contribute to the conversation. I'm of the belief that if you don't want to see something--just look the other way. There's an ignore function that is made specifically for this (I'm sure that I'm probably on many ignore lists myself).
That is a completely inaccurate statement. It looks as though he has made approximately 20-21 posts in this thread--and all but one or two are responses to comments/questions that other posters have put up on the board. Yes--while the volume of his responses is high--it's not like he's randomly posting hot take after hot takes. He for the most part is reacting to and addressing to other posters comments and opinions. Like I said--if you find it annoying--put him on ignore. It's on you to control what you read--it's not up to you to put limits on how much somebody posts on a public message board.Weebs210 said:There is a difference between contributing and making this thread his personal blog.
Thanks. I didn't really care who he was talking about, I just wanted to make a stripper joke.Boston said:
Don't watch much NCAA. It doesnt surprise me that the Celts are making noise about JJ because Ainge & Stevens both get chubbed over athleticism, which is why they have 19 guys who can step in front of Kyrie & Curry but cant put the ball in the hole and last year took Kid or Play or Magna Cum Laude at the Andrew Wiggins Institute for Standing In Other Peoples' Way Looking Confused @ 1.03 (and who will be 3rd best Celt of last year's draft class, behind both a 280 lb dancing bear and a tallwhiteyoung named Icicicic Icicic they both drafted in the 1st rd & left overseas in '16) . But JJ (and DFox) have the highest ceilings. They also have trap doors in their floors - neither has any natural shooting ability. They are scorers, though, cuz they both go to the hole great.Don't Noonan said:How would you guys rank the rookies in terms of highest ceiling? I am curious who could be the All Stars in this group. (Fultz, Ball, Jackson, Tatum, Fox and anyone else I am missing)
In half a day is ridiculous. Plus people quote him so there is no way to avoid his personal diary.That is a completely inaccurate statement. It looks as though he has made approximately 20-21 posts in this thread--and all but one or two are responses to comments/questions that other posters have put up on the board. Yes--while the volume of his responses is high--it's not like he's randomly posting hot take after hot takes. He for the most part is reacting to and addressing to other posters comments and opinions. Like I said--if you find it annoying--put him on ignore. It's on you to control what you read--it's not up to you to put limits on how much somebody posts on a public message board.
You scroll down or you ignore. This is as much his board as it is yours. Your right not to be annoyed by him is not stronger than his right to post on a public message board. Trying to shame or discourage somebody from posting his thoughts about basketball in a basketball thread because it annoys you is ridiculous. Seriously--instead of taking all this time going back and forth with me about it--click the ignore function and use your fingers to scroll down. It's not that hard. I'm not trying to be rude or confrontational with you--so I'll leave it at that. I hope that you have a good day.In half a day is ridiculous. Plus people quote him so there is no way to avoid his personal diary.
Are you his lover? I hope you have a good day too, it's Friday after all.You scroll down or you ignore. This is as much his board as it is yours. Your right not to be annoyed by him is not stronger than his right to post on a public message board. Trying to shame or discourage somebody from posting his thoughts about basketball in a basketball thread because it annoys you is ridiculous. Seriously--instead of taking all this time going back and forth with me about it--click the ignore function and use your fingers to scroll down. It's not that hard. I'm not trying to be rude or confrontational with you--so I'll leave it at that. I hope that you have a good day.